LS Marine Solution announced on the 26th that it will invest 20 billion won to expand the loading capacity of its underwater cable laying vessel (GL2030) from the existing 4,000 tons to a maximum of 7,000 tons, the largest in South Korea.
The key to this modification is to double the capacity of the carousel, an underwater cable storage and management device, compared to the previous capacity. The carousel is a crucial piece of equipment that determines the amount of cable that can be transported and installed at one time.
The company noted, "This modification is expected to significantly enhance large-scale underwater cable laying capabilities," adding that "once the GL2030 modification is completed, the loading capacity will be maximized, and the working period for each shipping will be extended from the previous two weeks to a maximum of one month, greatly improving work efficiency."
LS Marine Solution is poised to undertake large-scale offshore wind power projects in the West Sea, including Anma (532 MW), Taean (500 MW), and Sinan-Ui (400 MW). The company plans to proactively promote modifications to secure competitiveness in bids.
In particular, the GL2030 is a Cable Laying Barge (CLB) optimized for laying underwater cables in shallow waters of SuNam. Currently, the government plans to expand offshore wind power generation from the existing 124.5 MW to 12 GW by 2030, focusing on the SuNam region. LS Marine Solution also expects to benefit from this.
Kim Byeong-ok, CEO of LS Marine Solution, stated, "The expansion modification of the GL2030 is a strategic investment for responding to large-scale offshore wind power projects," and added, "We will enhance our vessel's competitiveness to strengthen our market position."