{"id":8906,"date":"2026-06-29T13:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T04:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/?p=8906"},"modified":"2026-06-29T17:19:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T08:19:23","slug":"delivery-ceremony-for-clv-discovery-held-in-norway%e2%80%95%e2%80%95-launching-a-strategic-asset-to-forge-new-connections-for-the-next-generation-%e2%80%95%e2%80%95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/topics\/generalnews-8906","title":{"rendered":"Delivery Ceremony for CLV \u201cDISCOVERY\u201d Held in Norway<br>\u2015\u2015 Launching a Strategic Asset to Forge New Connections for the Next Generation \u2015\u2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u3000Toyo Construction Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and<br \/>\nPresident: Tatsuyoshi Nakamura; hereinafter \u201cToyo\u201d) is pleased to announce that the delivery<br \/>\nceremony for our newly constructed self-propelled cable laying vessel (CLV) was held on June 26 at<br \/>\nVard Langsten Norway. The ceremony was attended by representatives of both Toyo Construction<br \/>\nand the Vard Group, celebrating the vessel\u2019s completion and its official handover.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3000The new vessel, \u201cDISCOVERY,\u201d stands as a core asset in our fleet, leveraging the advanced<br \/>\nmarine engineering expertise Toyo has cultivated over the years. It is positioned to provide reliable<br \/>\nsubsea cable laying services, particularly in the rapidly developing Japanese offshore wind market. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3000Commenting on the delivery of the new vessel, Toyo\u2019s Representative Director and President<br \/>\nTatsuyoshi Nakamura said, \u201cWe are honored to celebrate this milestone in partnership with Vard and<br \/>\nthe many stakeholders who have contributed to making \u2018DISCOVERY\u2019 a reality. As we prepare for full-<br \/>\nscale operations in Japan, we remain dedicated to building long-term value for our clients, partners,<br \/>\nand the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3000Chairman in Vard Group Alberto Maestrini who also attended the ceremony said, \u201cVARD is proud<br \/>\nto deliver this complex and modern vessel to Toyo Construction. She is truly a product of a strong<br \/>\ncollaboration with Toyo Construction, Class NK and Vard Group with its great skills in in engineering<br \/>\nflexibility and competences to reach full adherence to Japanese class and flag, working together as<br \/>\nOneTeam. She will be the largest purpose-built vessel for cable lay in Japan with its dual capability.<br \/>\nThe vessel is equipped with a removable cable lay system that makes her adaptable to a variety of<br \/>\noffshore works, including among other 2 offshore cranes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3000I would like to extend my gratitude to all men and women putting a lot of effort into to finalizing this<br \/>\ninnovative project and congratulate Toyo Construction on their new vessel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3000Following its delivery sailing to Japan and final outfitting, the vessel will be prepared for full-scale<br \/>\noperation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8908\" style=\"max-width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8908\" class=\"wp-image-8908 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260629-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8908\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cable laying vessel \u201cDISCOVERY\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8907\" style=\"max-width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8907\" class=\"wp-image-8907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260629-2a-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delivery ceremony<br \/>8th from the left: Mr. Nakamura, Representative Director<br \/>\n9th from the left:  Mr.Takizawa, Captain<br \/>\n10th from the left: Mr. Takashima, GM GX Business Div.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Origin of the Vessel Name \u201cDISCOVERY\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u3000The name \u201cDISCOVERY\u201d embodies our evolved approach to offshore construction. If our self-<br \/>\npropelled multipurpose vessel, \u201cAUGUST EXPLORER (completed in 2016) \u201d, represents the quest to<br \/>\n\u201cexplore and investigate\u201d new possibilities, then \u201cDISCOVERY\u201d signifies our drive to \u201cdiscover and<br \/>\nrealize\u201d tangible solutions. Together, these two vessels mark a transition of our business to a new<br \/>\nphase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Vessel Features and Capabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u3000\u201cDISCOVERY\u201d is Japan\u2019s largest self-propelled cable layer, purpose-built to address the<br \/>\nchallenges of Japan\u2019s demanding offshore environment. Its cable tanks offer a total capacity of 9,000<br \/>\ntons placing it among the country\u2019s largest. This enables the vessel to undertake large-scale, complex<br \/>\ncable laying projects from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>\u3000The vessel is equipped with an advanced Dynamic Positioning System (DP Class 2), ensuring<br \/>\nsafe and highly precise cable installation, even in rapidly changing sea conditions. The vessel can also<br \/>\ntransition between \u201cCable Laying Mode\u201d and \u201cConstruction Mode,\u201d allowing it to support the next wave<br \/>\nof market needs, such as mooring installation for floating wind and HVDC transmission network<br \/>\nconstruction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u3000With continued growth anticipated in the offshore wind market, the ability to swiftly adapt to evolving<br \/>\nindustry demands will be critical to maintaining a competitive edge. The vessel will soon embark on a<br \/>\nroughly three-month journey to Japan; upon arrival, final preparations will be made for domestic<br \/>\noperational readiness. Earlier this year, we designated Ishikari Bay New Port as the vessel\u2019s home<br \/>\nport, and we are committed to pursuing shared growth and prosperity with the local community. We<br \/>\nwill proceed step-by-step to bring the vessel into service and build a robust framework ensuring rapid<br \/>\ndeployment at any time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Business Statement &#038; The Keyword \u201cConnextion\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u3000The completion of \u201cDISCOVERY\u201d is not merely an expansion of our fleet\u2014it marks a new phase<br \/>\nfor our company, in which we bring the marine civil engineering technologies and expertise we have<br \/>\ncultivated over many years fully to bear on the particularly critical stages of the construction and<br \/>\ninstallation process for offshore wind power facilities. At this milestone, we have distilled our vision for<br \/>\nhelping offshore wind in Japan grow into dependable social infrastructure into the following statement<br \/>\nand the keyword \u201cConnextion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u3000First\u2014Unlocking the ocean\u2019s potential for the future.<\/strong> We will harness untapped ocean energy<br \/>\nand, beyond building wind farms, work toward a sustainable future on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u3000Second\u2014Advancing the industry through \u201cnew connections.\u201d<\/strong> Starting with our state-of-the-<br \/>\nart cable layer \u201cDISCOVERY,\u201d we aim to support key processes while fostering relationships across<br \/>\nthe value chain as a trusted partner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u3000Third\u2014Inspiring future-ready bonds and working styles.<\/strong> On ships equipped with world-class<br \/>\nfacilities designed for new ways of working, we will collaborate with like-minded colleagues to build a<br \/>\nhopeful future for our industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3000\u201cConnextion\u201d\u2014a coined term combining \u201cConnection\u201d and \u201cNext\u201d\u2014represents our commitment to<br \/>\ncreating next-generation linkages among all involved in offshore wind, striving to unlock the vast<br \/>\npotential of the sea and pioneer a future filled with hope.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gross tonnage: 18,985 tons | Speed: 12 knots | Total power: 12,800 kW | Length: 150.1 m | Breadth:<br \/>\n28 m | Depth: 12.2 m | Maximum draft: 7.0 m | Carousel (above deck) 4000 t | Carousel (below deck)<br \/>\n5000 t | Crane (main) 400 t AHC crane | Crane (sub) 100 t AHC crane | DPS: Class 2 | Classification:<br \/>\nClass NK | Accommodation: 90 persons (all single cabins) | Other equipment: helideck, 4-point<br \/>\nmooring system, hybrid system battery 2,000 kWh<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Inquiries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Toyo Construction Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">GX Business Division<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">GX Planning &amp; Administrative Department<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/contact\/offshore-wind\">https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/contact\/offshore-wind<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u3000Toyo Construction Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tatsuyoshi Nakamura; hereinafter \u201cToyo\u201d) is pleased to announce that the delivery ceremony for our newly constructed self-propelled cable laying vessel (CLV) was held on June 26 at Vard Langsten Norway. The ceremony was attended by representatives of both Toyo Construction and the Vard Group, celebrating the vessel\u2019s completion and its official handover. &nbsp; \u3000The new vessel, \u201cDISCOVERY,\u201d stands as a core asset in our fleet, leveraging the advanced marine engineering expertise Toyo has cultivated over the years. It is positioned to provide reliable subsea cable laying services, particularly in the rapidly developing Japanese offshore wind market. &nbsp; \u3000Commenting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[403,16,104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fy2026","category-generalnews","category-topics","posttemplate-topics-typed"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8906"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8926,"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8906\/revisions\/8926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toyo-const.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}