A significant milestone has been reached in the development of Althea , Asso.subsea’s next-generation cable-laying vessel; in a ceremony held on Thursday at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard on Mazhou Island, Shenzhen, the vessel’s keel was laid. The keel laying marks the official commencement of hull assembly and represents a critical step toward the delivery of a purpose-built asset designed to support complex subsea cable installation projects across the offshore energy sector. Althea has been developed to significantly enhance operational capabilities, incorporating advanced cable-laying systems, high-capacity cable storage, and optimized dynamic positioning (DP-2) to ensure precision and efficiency in demanding offshore environments. The vessel will be fully equipped to support a wide range of installation and burial activities, reinforcing the company’s ability to deliver integrated subsea solutions. Delivery is scheduled for 2027.…