Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has agreed to sell the 2016-built cable-laying vessel Skandi Connector to South Korean cable manufacturer Taihan Cable & Solution.
The vessel is expected to be handed over in the third quarter of 2026. The sale price was not disclosed by either company.
Once delivered, Skandi Connector will become Taihan Cable & Solution’s second cable-laying vessel, joining the 2010-built Palos. It will also increase South Korea’s cable-laying vessel fleet to two ships.
For DOF, the transaction supports its plan to place greater emphasis on integrated subsea services. The company’s CEO, Mons Aase, said the sale is consistent with that long-term direction.
For Taihan Cable & Solution, the vessel adds capacity for offshore wind cable installation, covering both intra-array and export cable work. The company also gains stronger capability for long-distance interconnection projects and HVDC transmission network installation.
With Skandi Connector and Palos, Taihan Cable & Solution will be able to use a two-vessel installation model, selecting the most suitable ship according to project needs and offshore working conditions.
