OMS Group has commenced construction of CS Resilience, the third vessel in its next-generation GREAT-Class fleet, at the CRIST S.A. shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to expand its fleet and meet the increasing global demand for resilient digital infrastructure.
The steel cutting ceremony for CS Resilience follows OMS Group’s January 2026 announcement of its collaboration with ULSTEIN for the design and construction of two advanced cable-laying vessels. Alongside CS Genesis and CS Triumph, CS Resilience is part of OMS Group’s ambitious fleet programme aimed at setting new standards in subsea installation, operational excellence, and sustainability.
Founder and Chairman of OMS Group, Lim Soon Foo, highlighted the importance of this development: “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.”
Scheduled to enter service in 2028, CS Resilience is designed to deliver superior cable installation capabilities whilst minimising environmental impact. It features ULSTEIN’s X-BOW design and POWER Variable Speed Generator technology, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Group CEO Ronnie Lim stated, “CS Resilience embodies the next generation of cable-laying vessels through the integration of ULSTEIN’s proven design philosophy and advanced technologies.”
The construction at CRIST S.A. signifies the transition from design to production, underscoring the collaboration between OMS Group, ULSTEIN, and CRIST S.A. Emmanuel Delanoue, Deputy Group CEO, noted, “The name ‘Resilience’ reflects OMS Group’s ability to adapt, innovate and remain steadfast in supporting the world’s critical communications infrastructure.”
OMS Group’s GREAT-Class fleet programme represents its largest-ever fleet investment, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of subsea digital infrastructure solutions.
