Topaz Cable Layer Stays on ABB Job

Topaz Energy and Marine has renewed its contract with ABB for the specialized cable laying vessel Topaz Installer.

Under the terms of the contract, the Topaz Installer will provide ABB with cable-laying services in support of wind farms in the North Sea for a period of one year plus options of at least 12 months. The contract was first signed in 2010.

René Kofod-Olsen, chief executive officer, Topaz Energy and Marine, said: “We are pleased to be renewing our partnership with ABB which is built on many years of close cooperation.

“We are looking forward to continuing our work with ABB and the continued provision of exceptional and cost-effective services.”

The 88-meter Topaz Installer is equipped with a turntable with maximum capacity of 3600 tonnes, and it’s fit to accommodate 70 persons.