The steel cutting of CS Resilience follows OMS Group’s announcement in January 2026 of its partnership with ULSTEIN® for the design and construction of two next-generation cable-laying vessels. Together with CS Genesis and CS Triumph, CS Resilience forms part of OMS Group’s ambitious GREAT-Class fleet program, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to setting new benchmarks in subsea installation capability, operational excellence, and sustainability.
Datuk Lim Soon Foo, Founder and Chairman of OMS Group, said, “The first steel cut of CS Resilience represents another significant milestone in our long-term vision to build one of the world’s most capable and sustainable cable-laying fleets. Our decision to partner with ULSTEIN was driven by more than its proven shipbuilding expertise. We sought a partner that shares our commitment to innovation, quality, operational excellence and sustainability. ULSTEIN’s strong track record in advanced vessel design, combined with its collaborative approach and deep understanding of complex offshore operations, gives us confidence that together we are building vessels that will serve the evolving needs of the global submarine telecommunications industry for decades to come.”
CS Resilience is one of two next-generation cable-laying vessels being built under OMS Group’s partnership with ULSTEIN. Scheduled to enter service in 2028, the vessel has been purpose-built to deliver superior cable installation capabilities while minimizing environmental impact. Featuring the renowned ULSTEIN X-BOW® design and ULSTEIN POWER Variable Speed Generator (VSG) technology, the vessel combines improved seakeeping performance with enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, setting new standards for sustainable subsea operations.
Ronnie Lim, Group Chief Executive Officer of OMS Group, commented, “CS Resilience embodies the next generation of cable-laying vessels through the integration of ULSTEIN’s proven design philosophy and advanced technologies. The ULSTEIN X-BOW significantly enhances seakeeping and operational stability, enabling safer and more efficient operations in challenging sea conditions, while the ULSTEIN POWER Variable Speed Generator technology optimizes energy consumption and reduces emissions. Together, these innovations will enhance installation performance, improve operational reliability, and support our commitment to delivering more sustainable subsea infrastructure solutions for customers worldwide.”
The commencement of construction at CRIST S.A. marks the transition from design into production and reflects the strong collaboration between OMS Group, ULSTEIN, and CRIST S.A. in delivering next-generation cable-laying vessels that will support the continued expansion of global telecommunications networks.
Emmanuel Delanoue, Deputy Group CEO & CEO, Telecommunications Division of OMS Group, added, “The name ‘Resilience’ reflects OMS Group’s ability to adapt, innovate, and remain steadfast in supporting the world’s critical communications infrastructure, even in the most challenging environments. CS Resilience has been designed to meet the evolving technical requirements of today’s submarine telecommunications industry. By integrating advanced vessel design with proven operational technologies, the vessel will deliver greater installation efficiency, enhanced reliability and improved environmental performance, further strengthening OMS Group’s capability to provide end-to-end subsea infrastructure solutions.”
Together, CS Genesis, CS Triumph, CS Resilience, and CS Alliance represent OMS Group’s largest-ever fleet investment, reinforcing its position as a leading global provider of subsea digital infrastructure solutions. Through its GREAT-Class fleet program, OMS Group continues to strengthen its capabilities to support the rapid expansion of global telecommunications networks while advancing its mission of bridging the digital divide through sustainable, end-to-end digital infrastructure solutions.
