Eagle Texas, the world’s first Modular Capture Vessel (MCV)

Project description

• MVCs operate as normal tankers, but could be deployed for containment services in the event of a deep-water incident
• Built by Drydocks World (Dubai) for Singapore based AET operating in the Gulf of Mexico.

Customer challenges

• A first-of-a-kind enhancement project to combine storage with containment
• Incorporate new and emerging technologies
• Enhance safety and efficiency.

Nexans solutions

• Complete turnkey provision of all vital cables, meeting specifications of oil-resistance, Halogen-Free Fire-Resistance, etc
• 292 km of energy, lighting, instrumentation, communications and control cables were used in the project
• Full Corporate Social Responsibility in keeping the environmental goals of shipbuilders and energy developers.