Monna Lisa

The vessel Monna Lisa is designed and built for Prysmian Group, tailor-made for advanced subsea cable-laying operations. It is based on the VARD 9 17 design, developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway, and serves as a highly specialized platform for offshore cable installation. The design focuses on efficiency, precision, and operational reliability, making it well-suited for complex cable-laying projects worldwide.  

With a length of approximately 185 meters and a beam of about 34 meters, the vessel is equipped with cutting-edge cable installation equipment, including large-capacity carousels designed for high-volume cable transport and deployment. It features state-of-the-art DP3 positioning and seakeeping systems, ensuring superior stability and accuracy during operations. The vessel also boasts a high bollard pull capacity, enabling demanding offshore tasks, and is prepared for future battery hybrid solutions, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.  

The hull was built at Vard Tulcea in Romania, while outfitting and finalization took place at Vard Søviknes in Norway. Monna Lisa is part of Prysmian Group’s growing fleet of next-generation cable-laying vessels, designed to meet the increasing global demand for reliable and efficient subsea power connections. This is the second cable-laying vessel VARD has built for Prysmian Group, with the third vessel already under construction.