On 18 November, a delegation from Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (ZPMC), led by Zhang Jian, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President, visited Far East Holding Group Co., Ltd. to discuss deep-sea engineering and international offshore market strategies. During the visit, both companies signed an agreement for the EPC construction of a large-capacity multi-purpose cable-laying vessel.

This vessel, designed and developed by ZPMC, has unrestricted navigation capabilities. It measures 148 m in length, 38 m in beam, with a 5.6 m design draft and can accommodate 100 crew members. The vessel is capable of operating in water depths of up to 150 m.

Equipped with a concentric dual-discharge cable-laying system, a rotatable cable reel, and DP2 dynamic positioning, the vessel is ideal for offshore wind farm cable laying, subsea cable maintenance, and offshore wind operation and maintenance tasks.

Zhang Jian highlighted that ZPMC has a mature technical system in large vessel manufacturing and deep-sea equipment, noting that this large-capacity cable-handling vessel project is a clear response to market demands. He confirmed that ZPMC would establish a dedicated team to manage design, production, and delivery processes, ensuring strict adherence to contractual obligations and delivery schedules.

Chen Jing commented that this contract not only represents a stronger business relationship between the two companies but also marks a significant milestone for Far East in expanding its presence in the international offshore engineering market and advancing its deep-sea industry capabilities. Looking ahead, Far East will continue strengthening its position across the entire subsea cable value chain. This includes R&D, manufacturing, as well as construction, operation, and maintenance, providing comprehensive “Far East solutions” for global deep-sea resource development.