Business vessel construction

Kongsberg Maritime to Equip LS Marine Solution's Cable Layer

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Feb 25, 2026

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Market Impact

This event signifies a positive outlook for the subsea cable laying industry, driven by increasing demand for HVDC and optical cables. It will boost the maritime and renewable energy sectors, with Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime and Tersan Shipyard benefiting from significant contracts.

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Event Summary

Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to provide a comprehensive, integrated equipment package for a new ultra-large cable lay vessel. This vessel is being constructed by Tersan Shipyard in Turkey for LS Marine Solution and is expected to be operational by 2028. The vessel, measuring 148.4 meters long and 31 meters wide, will have a cable carrying capacity of 13,000 tons and a total displacement of 18,800 tons. It is designed to meet the growing global demand for laying subsea high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and optical cables. Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime's delivery includes K-Pos dynamic positioning systems, integrated control and navigation systems, a battery hybrid DC electrical system, and all main propulsion and thruster units. This configuration aims to reduce emissions and align with global ESG standards, supporting sustainable HVDC grid expansion and the offshore renewable energy transition.

Key Actions

95 Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime selected to deliver equipment package LS Marine Solution

90 Tersan Shipyard building ultra-large cable lay vessel LS Marine Solution

90 LS Marine Solution commissioned construction of cable lay vessel Tersan Shipyard

Entities Involved

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Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to deliver an extensive and fully integrated equipment package for the next-generation ultra-large cable lay vessel. This project strengthens its position in the maritime industry and its collaboration with Tersan Shipyard.

Importance 100 Sentiment 70

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LS Marine Solution

LS Marine Solution is the owner of the new ultra-large cable lay vessel. This vessel will support its operations in laying subsea high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and optical cables, addressing growing global demand.

Importance 90 Sentiment 60

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Tersan Shipyard

Tersan Shipyard is building the next-generation ultra-large cable lay vessel for LS Marine Solution. This project highlights its shipbuilding capabilities and strengthens its collaboration with Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime.

Importance 80 Sentiment 60

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Turkey

Tersan Shipyard, located in Turkey, is constructing the vessel. This contributes to the country's shipbuilding industry.

Importance 10 Sentiment 0

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Nazım Yaşar

Nazım Yaşar, Project Manager at Tersan Shipyard, expressed pride in the collaboration for building the advanced vessel.

Importance 10 Sentiment 0

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Leszek Kopec

Leszek Kopec, Senior Sales Manager at Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime, highlighted the company's focus on reducing costs and emissions while ensuring efficiency.

Importance 10 Sentiment 0

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Emre Kopuz

Emre Kopuz, Senior Sales Manager at Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime, emphasized the strengthened collaboration with Tersan Shipyard and Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime's position in Turkey.

Importance 10 Sentiment 0

Relationships

Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime related ↔ Tersan Shipyard

Tersan Shipyard related ↔ LS Marine Solution

Kongsberg Gruppen===Kongsberg Maritime related ↔ LS Marine Solution

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