Royal IHC and Kalypso Offshore Energy (Kalypso), a contractor for the offshore wind industry in the US, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to build a Jones Act-compliant Cable Lay Vessel (CLV) for the offshore wind market.
Kalypso’s CLV has been designed and constructed to meet Jones Act compliance standards, ensuring adherence to US legislation for domestic maritime trade. This new vessel will offer cable lay services including installation, repair, and maintenance capabilities. The companies will continue collaborating closely to finalize contract, engineering, and construction details.