Key Specifications
Design Class
VARD 9 04
Cable Capacity
14,000t
Laying Lines
2
Max Lay Depth
3000m
ROVs
2
Transit Speed
16 knots
DP / Thrusters
DP3 (19.4 MW)
Year Built
2025
Emissions
ZERT 2 (Alt-Fuel Ready)
Depth Regime
Offshore
DP3 cable-laying vessel with two cable carousels of 10,000 t and 7,000 t capacity and cable tension capability up to 100 t, designed for laying power cables in water depths up to 3,000 m. Features an energy storage system (3 MW batteries), high-voltage shore connection, SCR-based NOx reduction and diesel generators ready for biodiesel blends, plus RINA GREEN PLUS and HYB-E notations. Equipped with a helideck certified for Sikorsky S92 and AW101 helicopters, and accommodation for up to 120 people. The vessel has a bollard pull of about 200 t and was awarded Skipsrevyen’s Ship of the Year 2025 as one of the most advanced cable-laying vessels in the world.
Identification
NamePrysmian Monna Lisa
Other Names—
Design ClassVARD 9 04
CategoryCable Lay Vessel
StatusOperational
IMO Number9995911
MMSI247415600
Call SignIBAD
Flag State
Italy
ItalyClass NotationC ✠ HULL ✠ MACH, Cable laying ship, DYNAPOS-DP3, HELIDECK, COMF-NOISE CREW A, COMF-VIB CREW C, COMF-AIR, PMS, GREEN PLUS, AUT-UMS, FATIGUELIFE (30), MANOVR, CARGO HANDLING, DANGEROUS GOODS, SPS, HYB-E (20.93 / 9.6), INWATERSURVEY, HVSC-NB
Dimensions
Length Overall171 m
LOA incl. Helideck171 m
Breadth34 m
Max Draft8.5 m
Gross Tonnage27,998 GT
Deadweight19,360.8 t
Transit Speed16 knots
Cranes
Facilities
Total Berths120
Recreation FacilitiesFully equipped gym, auditorium, game room, dayroom and officers lounge.
Office FacilitiesAmple working spaces.
Helideck
Certified AircraftSikorsky S92, AW 101
Propulsion & Power
Propulsion Typehybrid
Propulsion System
Propulsion system comprising 3 x aft Azipod ae units rated 3.2 eMW each, 2 x forward retractable azimuth thrusters rated 2.4 eMW each, and 2 x bow tunnel thrusters rated 2.5 eMW each, with DP3 capability, a 3 MW battery energy storage system, high-voltage shore connection and diesel generators prepared for biodiesel blends.
Engine TypeWärtsilä 8V31 series
Number of Engines6
Generator Power36.72 MW
Emissions ClassNOx reduction: SCR
Environmental NotationClass notation including GREEN PLUS, HYB-E (20.93 / 9.6) and HVSC-NB (high-voltage shore connection).
Fuel Readybiodiesel-ready
DP ClassDP3
Max Speed16 knots
Bollard Pull200 t
Battery Capacity3,000 kWh
Hybrid System
Hybrid electric arrangement with a 3 MW battery energy storage system, high-voltage shore connection enabling zero-emission port operations, and diesel generators configured to operate on biodiesel blends, reflected in the HYB-E and HVSC-NB class notations.
Thrusters
3x azimuth (3.2 MW each)
2x retractable (2.4 MW each)
2x tunnel (2.5 MW each)
Build Information
Delivery Date2 Jan 2025
ShipyardVARD
Construction Country
Romania
RomaniaConstruction LocationHull built at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea, with outfitting, topside installation and finalization at Vard Søviknes in Norway.
Class NotationC ✠ HULL ✠ MACH, Cable laying ship, DYNAPOS-DP3, HELIDECK, COMF-NOISE CREW A, COMF-VIB CREW C, COMF-AIR, PMS, GREEN PLUS, AUT-UMS, FATIGUELIFE (30), MANOVR, CARGO HANDLING, DANGEROUS GOODS, SPS, HYB-E (20.93 / 9.6), INWATERSURVEY, HVSC-NB
Build CostEUR 240M
Owner & Operator
Owner
Operator
Mooring System
Mooring Points8
Notes8-point mooring system with anchor and harbour anchor winches supplied by Kongsberg Maritime.
Cable Lay Vessel Specifications
Cable Storage
Max Cable Load14,000 t
carousel - aft carousel
Capacity10,000 t
Outer Diameter28 m
Inner Diameter6 m
Height9 m
carousel - forward carousel
Capacity7,000 t
Outer Diameter24 m
Inner Diameter6 m
Height9 m
fiber optic_tank - static tank for fibre optic cables
Capacity500 t
Cable Handling
Max Lay Depth3,000 m
Laying Lines2
Laying Wheel Diameter6 m
Stern Sheave Diameter6 m
Fiber Optic TankYes
Fiber Optic Capacity500 t
Tensioners
caterpillar - Caterpillar
Max Tension5 t
Starboard DOHB machine with Caterpillar “pads” type 5 tons and 3 tons
capstan
Max Tension100 t
Wheel Diameter6 m
Starboard laying line capstan
Burial Tools
Shallow Water Operations
Depth RegimeOffshore
Jointing Facilities
Jointing FacilityYes
Jointing Area240 m²
ROV Support
Has ROVYes
Number of ROVs2
Work Classwork class
ROV HangarYes