SHIPLINK

Cable solutions and services for safer

and more energy-efficient ships and platforms
Bringing safety, energy-efficiency and eco-friendliness onboard
After a brief period of continuous
growth, shipbuilding is continuing
to manage contraction and
downsizing due to industrial
overcapacity and an
overabundance of ships of all
categories. This has led to stiff
competition and reduced profit
margins for both shipbuilders
and owners.
However, the time is ripe for
a rebound in new builds based
on a number of key evolutionary
factors, all of which are dependent
on high-performance cable
solutions and services.
The first is the wish to improve
onboard safety in terms of
enhanced fire protection,
and Safe Return to Port (SRtP)
demanded by large cruise ship-
builders. New regulations are
demanding fire-resistant cables
that can function for longer
periods of time, increased cable
redundancy, and high durability
for rough seas and severe
climatic conditions.
There is also a pressing need
to improve operational efficiency
and fuel economy in an era
when fuel costs have become
burdensome. Engineering
innovations, like hybrid
gas-electric propulsion systems,
exhaust-driven electricity
generators, and smart VFDs
are all cable-based solutions
used both for retrofitting
existing ships and building
a new generation of energy-
efficient Eco-ships.
Finally, there is a call for
environmental advantages
in terms of reduced carbon
emissions to ensure that
shipowners can meet growing
regulatory responsibilities.
Once again, through
eco-friendly designs, the
elimination of hazardous
materials, product
environmental information,
and even recycling during
upgrades and refits, Nexans
provides just the right cabling
solution.
What you expect
from a cable producer
Lower overall costs for
shipboard cables without
compromising quality
Multi-standard capability
to deliver the right, certified
cable worldwide
Reliable cables that optimize
operational and passenger
safety onboard
Pre-cut and pre-assembled
solutions to facilitate
modular construction
Quality solutions that shorten
installation time and increase
installer efficiency
Energy and propulsion
efficiency through lighter,
high-performance cables
through high-performance SHIPLINK solutions
Nexans is a marine cable
leader and innovator. Rather
than depend on separate
suppliers, Nexans draws on
its own production facilities
in Europe, Asia, North and
South America to produce
every type of cable used on
a modern vessel, from bulk
carriers, anchor handling tug
supply (AHTS) ships, ocean
station vessels (OSVs) and
offshore projects, including
FPSOs, to cruise liners and
oceanic research ships.
A truly global manufacturer
and supplier, Nexans provides
a wide family of cables for
ships and offshore platforms
being built around the world.
In fact, Nexans and its Kukdong
subsidiary currently supply
more than 20% of the
international shipbuilding
cable market.
With a vast product range,
extensive production and
research facilities, Nexans
is continuing to innovate and
develop new products and
services for shipbuilding:
making cables easier to install
and more flexible, ensuring
that they are operationally
and environmentally safe,
improving fire performance
and survivability, and
developing new customer
services in design, custom
cutting, labeling, pre-assembly,
and just-in-time delivery
worldwide.
To meet new Safe Return to
Port regulations, Nexans has
developed various solutions
designed with nanomaterials.
These special cables can
withstand mechanical shocks
and water jet, and continue
to operate during a fire.
SHIPLINK offers quality
and performance
Complete family of
shipbuilding and offshore
marine cables from one
manufacturer
Reliable performance
in terms of heat, cold,
humidity, oil, vibration,
salt corrosion, etc.
Advanced INFIT technology
for high survivability of fire
resistant cables
Advanced fiber and copper
LANs for next generation
maritime telecommunications
LV/MV power cables for
all shipyard and shipboard
energy needs
Reduced weight and volume
through advanced material
and cable designs
Global presence and fast
delivery wherever you are
located in the world
Commercial, offshore
and naval compliancy
International IEC 60092
series for Cruise with
advanced fire performance
NEK 606 (2009), BS 6883
and IEEE 45/1580 & UL
1309/1072 Type P for
tough offshore applications
JIS specification for bulk
carriers, tankers or
container ships
HIS high-quality IEC-based
simplified standard
German VG 95218 and
Mil-Dtl-224543 and
Mil-Dtl-21640 for
navy vessels
Approved by ABS, BV,
CCS, DNV, GL, LR, RINA
or US Coast Guard
ISO 9001 quality standards,
and Qualified Products
List (QPL)
IEC advanced fire and
water spray performance
A comprehensive range of SHIPLINK cables

Medium-voltage cables Instrumentation, maritime 0.6/1 kV general

Nexans produces MV energy
cables for power backbone
and propulsion (1.8/3 kV,
3.6/6 kV, 6/10 kV up to
12/20 kV). Like all Nexans
shipboard products, these
stranded copper cables are
Halogen-Free Fire-Retardant
(HFFR). Once the cable route
is known at the ships design
stage, Nexans can pre-cut
and mark the cable (bulkhead
point, beginning and end
indicators) for faster, easier
installation.
For Meyer Werft shipyards,
Nexans supplied 10 km MV
cable for two cruise ships.
Low-voltage cables
For onboard power distribution,
Nexans manufactures HFFR
low-voltage energy cables
(0.6/1 kV), which are flame-
retardant, generating low
smoke and toxic fumes. These
quality copper cables come
in a variety of insulations, sheaths
and armoring. Also, special
flat cables running along corridors
make it possible to quickly add
lighting and power outlets
using Rapid Connection Boxes.
Nexans equips mega-yachts
built in Kiel (HDW) and in Italy
(Perini Navi, Benetti, CRN,
Rossinavi, etc.)
communication
and control cables
Twisted pairs, with stranded
conductors, these Halogen-Free
and Fire-Retardant/Resistant
(HFFR) cables carry vital technical
information for sensors,
measurement, control panel,
etc. The Nexans range includes
all cable types (collective or
individual shielding, armored
or unarmored).
These light, compact cables
(down to 0.70 mm2) are ideal
for high-speed craft and
express ferries.
Enhanced fire-resistant cables
For tough requirements, Nexans
supplies IEC 60331-1 and -2
fire resistant cables for power,
communication, control and
instrumentation. These cables
are designed with mineral
taping or INFIT based
nanomaterials. On top of that,
Nexans offers customized
solutions to help shipyards
comply with SRtP directives.
High-performance fire-
resistance cables withstand
1,000C for navy and offshore
applications.
FLEXISHIP cables
With an extremely small
bending radius, these special
power and lighting cables
incorporate three compact
triangular energy conductors.
In addition to being halogen-free
and low smoke, they can be Medium-voltage
installed in 30% less pulling cables
time in tight spaces, using less
force. They are also easy to
strip and install.
Used in worlds first MCV
(Eagle Texas), MOSE Project
Lock barges (Venice), and
cold-storage ships.
Engineering and supply
chain services
Nexans extensive service offer
includes inventory management,
custom-tailored packaging,
recycling, life-cycle analysis,
technological advice (including
design-to-cost) and personalized
Extranet for tracing orders,
creating pre-selected
catalogues, etc.
Our goals: on-time delivery,
zero-tolerance on quantity, fast
action worldwide, and full
certification.

Cables contribute to green operations on offshore

vessels in ice-locked environment
Nexans supplied MV energy cables for backbone and propulsion
systems for two new Arctic offshore vessels being manufactured
at the Chilean shipyard, Asenav, for Maersk Supply Service.
New cable-dependent technologies are being used to achieve Variable Frequency
energy reduction of up to 25%. Unlike conventional supply Drive (VFD) cables
vessels, all machinery is optimized for low energy consumption.
Main and side propellers only rotate when needed. Ventilation
of the engine room, cooling water to the engine and other systems
are now being applied more intelligently to match the needs of
the crew and propulsion system. The new vessels will be assigned
to iceberg management, anchor handling, standby, and general
support for offshore rigs operating in Canadas northern coastal
environment.
 Low-voltage Instrumentation, Enhanced FLEXISHIP
cables communication fire-resistant cables
and control cables cables

Fiber optic LAN cables Coaxial cables Fieldbus cables Hybrid ship-to-shore
cables cables
 . . . for a new generation of ships

Variable Frequency LAN cables digital signal to control essential

Drive (VFD) cables Nexans provides laser-certified shipboard functions, like motors,
Nexans VFD cables are designed multimode optical fiber for rudder and hydraulic systems.
to improve EMC protection and vertical onboard backbones Bus cable comes in a single
the operating performance of and horizontal copper links to or double pair; while Profibus
Engineering variable frequency drive systems individual crew cabins based cable uses a single pair. Both
and supply used with bow and side thrusters, can be supplied with SHF1 or
chain services on DNV-certified LANmark
movable pod propulsion systems, Category 7 maritime solutions SHF2 jackets for tough
winches, lifts and drives on with GG45 marine working conditions.
regular ships and FPSOs. connectors, in addition to These industry-derived cables
Because of the excellent maritime patch panels, patch are sea-resistant and can operate
shielding design and grounding, guides and patch cords. safely in extreme temperatures.
Nexans VFD cables have proven Immune to shipboard
to be the best overall cable in interference, this robust, reliable Hybrid ship-to-shore cables
independent tests of speed drives. and safe system can operate Used in the worlds harbors and
Armored and non-armored VFD up to 10 Gbit/s. mega-ports, Nexans hybrid cables
cables for deep-water Arctic Nexans LAN cables provide allow ships to power-supply
drillships, and MOSE Project television, telephone and data diesels while in port, significantly
Lock barges (Venice). on a single compact cable. reducing local pollution levels.
MV power supply, control cores
Fiber optic cables Coaxial cables and optical fibers are laid up
Nexans produces latest generation MIL-C-17 Coaxial cables are in one flexible, rugged and
singlemode and multimode fibers mainly used for onboard high easy-to-reel cable that fully
with highest long-distance frequency data transmission protects fiber elements.
transmission capacity onboard (communication equipment, Provides an alternative power
for superliners and post-Panamax radar, and instrumentation) supply, data transfer and
vessels. These compact cables and also carry video signals telecommunications for
have small bending radius for for surveillance cameras. quayside ships.
easy installation, and are Flamex RG offers exceptional
ultra-light for important weight fire safety in a single cable. ICEFLEX cables for FPSOs
savings. Special versions offer Hybrid cables for video This rubber marine and offshore
low smoke/toxicity/corrosion surveillance have been widely cable remains highly flexible
under fire conditions, and can installed to meet ship insurance at extremely low temperatures
survive to maintain vital specifications. (-50C), while offering Halogen-
communications and Free Flame-Retardant, or Fire-
emergency systems. Fieldbus cables Resistant (HFFR) protection.
For STX, we have developed These Low Fire Hazard cables A cable suited to all exploration,
fire-resistant cables that meet have fixed impedance and extraction and transportation
the most rigorous IEC norms. transmit an extremely precise applications in ultra-cold
conditions.
Quad 204 FPSO for safe and efficient reservoir recovery
Nexans supplied Hyundai Heavy Industries with a range of
Halogen-Free Fire-Resistant (HFFR) and shock-, water-, and
mud-resistant cables for the new BP Quad 204 Floating,
ICEFLEX Production Storage and Offloading ship (FPSO) which will
cables for operate over the Greater Clair Ridge field located 75 km west
FPSOs
off the Shetland Islands in the North Sea. The new unit will
BP p.l.c.

replace the existing Schiehallion FPSO. The Quad 204, which

is 270 meters long and 52 meters wide, displays high-end design,
construction and cabling to meet the strict safety and environment
regulations for ships operating in the 17.5-meter swells of the
North Sea. Nexans own commitment to Corporate Social
Responsibility and sustainable development is fully consistent with
the environmental goals of shipbuilders and energy developers.
Services
on the horizon
GLOBAL EXPERTISE
We offer a wide family of
customized maritime products
common to a variety of ships
and platforms. Mastering
both shipboard energy and
data needs, Nexans has
found solutions to make
modular, integrated ship
construction quicker, easier
and more efficient.

LOCAL PRESENCE
We support shipyards
everywhere, often by local
manufacturing presence
(e.g. Korea, China, Brazil,
USA, Europe), direct sales
offices, or a comprehensive
distributor network. A global
supply chain and full
conformity to international
certification guarantee
product quality worldwide.

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
Nexans is dedicated to
producing maritime cables
of the highest quality, made
from the best materials to
function maintenance-free
for the full life cycle of a ship.
Nexans designs operate
reliably in the harshest
sea-going conditions,
while offering unsurpassed
security and fire-safety.
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Global expert in cables and cabling systems

Nexans brings energy to life through an extensive range of cables and

cabling solutions that deliver increased performance for our customers
worldwide. Nexans teams are committed to a partnership approach that
supports customers in four main business areas: Power Transmission and
Distribution (submarine and land), Energy Resources (Oil & Gas, Mining and
Renewables), Transportation (Road, Rail, Air, Sea) and Building (Commercial,

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Residential and Data Centers). Nexans strategy is founded on continuous
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customer training and the introduction of safe, low environmental impact

industrial processes. In 2013, Nexans became the first cable player to
create a Foundation to introduce sustained initiatives for access to energy
for disadvantaged communities worldwide. We have an industrial presence
in 40 countries and commercial activities worldwide, employing close to
26,000 people and generating sales in 2013 of nearly 6.7 billion euros.
Nexans is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris, compartment A.

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