OMS Group Expands GREAT-Class Fleet With Two Next-Generation Cable-Laying Vessels From Ulstein

OMS Group Press Release
January 19, 2026 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 19 January 2026 – OMS Group, a leading provider of subsea digital infrastructure, has signed contracts with ULSTEIN®, a world-renowned designer and builder of advanced offshore vessels, for the design and construction of two cable-laying vessels. This milestone, executed on 23 December 2025, marks the latest major step in OMS Group’s fleet expansion strategy and emphasises the OMS commitment to the environment as well as to meet surging global demand for high-capacity submarine cable systems. 

Sustainability at the heart of OMS new vessel strategy

The new vessels, scheduled to come into service in 2028, will be purpose-built to deliver not only superior installation capabilities, but with a key focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. The vessels will feature cutting-edge engineering and operational efficiencies, ensuring the best possible deployment of subsea networks, with the lowest environmental impact available in the market.

Four vessels under construction in OMS GREAT class fleet

These two new vessels will join OMS Group’s GREAT-Class Fleet, bringing the current total of new committed/under construction vessels to FOUR, a bold step toward setting new benchmarks in subsea installation capability, operational excellence, and sustainability. 

Datuk Lim Soon Foo, Founder and Chairman of OMS Group, said: “This latest expansion reflects OMS Group’s clear strategic direction, to invest and build a future-ready fleet that underpins the rapidly expanding global digital economy. Partnering with ULSTEIN® and adopting the X-BOW® design reinforces our commitment to performance, sustainability, and operational excellence.” 

Ronnie Lim, Group Chief Executive Officer of OMS Group, commented, “With global connectivity demand accelerating, fleet capacity has become a critical constraint for the industry. These vessels significantly enhance our ability to execute complex submarine cable installations reliably and at scale, positioning OMS Group strongly for the next phase of global digital infrastructure growth.” 

Gunvor Ulstein, Chief Executive Officer at Ulstein, commented, “At Ulstein, we are proud to partner with OMS Group on these next-generation cable-laying vessels. This confirms Ulstein's position within the design and construction of special-purpose ships. By integrating our proven ULSTEIN® X-BOW® design with advanced technologies such as the ULSTEIN® POWER Variable Speed Generator (VSG), we deliver vessels that set new standards for operational efficiency and environmental performance in this market. These solutions reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Together with OMS Group, we are committed to supporting the global digital infrastructure with sustainable, future-ready solutions.” 

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Media contacts: 

OMS Group: Ellerique Shamsuddin, +603 5569 3881, [email protected]

Ulstein Verft: Marita Myrvågnes, +47 406 26 547, [email protected]

Ulstein Design & Solutions AS: Torill Muren, +47 900 38 665, [email protected]

About OMS Group: 

OMS Group is a global, neutral and integrated digital infrastructure service provider.  OMS Group has two key divisions, OMS Telco and LitUp Network, enabling the Group to provide sustainable, end-to-end solutions across the digital infrastructure value chain.

The OMS Telco division encompasses Submarine Cable Installation, Installation Support, and Marine Maintenance.  This delivers a full suite of marine services including, installation and repair of deep and shallow water fibre-optic cable systems, shore end installation, engineering, project management, permitting, subsea surveys and maintenance of systems. OMS Telco delivers this capability using the 5 owned, currently active Cable Vessels, with 4 New vessels under construction.

LitUp Network, the Interconnect Managed Services division, encompasses Cable Landing Stations, Network Backhaul, Data Centre Connectivity and Fibre ownership.  This delivers licensed terrestrial services to complement the OMS Telco division and enable the full suite of integrated digital infrastructure services.