Ndurance Completes Cable Trencher Tests in Rotterdam

Boskalis’ cable laying vessel Ndurance has completed cable trencher tests in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Ndurance performed a number of trials at Alexiahaven, Maasvlakte 2, during which the trencher was lowered to the bottom and tested successfully, the Port of Rotterdam said.

According to the port, good use has been made of the test and demonstration space, especially the offshore pit, which is developed for testing new ship techniques.

The trencher on board Ndurance can bury cables in deep waters, as well as in shallow areas. Besides working together with the vessel, the trenchformer can operate as a stand-alone spread.

Ndurance is a multipurpose vessel which can be outfitted for cable laying or other tasks, including diving support, subsea rock installation, offshore construction support, salvage assignments and dredging operations.

The 99m long vessel has a 5,000t capacity turntable and a max load of 12,285t. It has the capacity to accommodate 98 persons and is capable of achieving a speed of up to 11.50kn.