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5 November 2026

Press release

LDA Invests in a New Generation of Cable-Laying Vessels to Support the Global Growth of Digital Infrastructure

Suresnes, November 5th, 2026 – LD Armateurs (LDA) reaches a new milestone in the development of its subsea cable activities with the acquisition of three Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs), which will be converted into cable-laying vessels dedicated to the installation and repair of subsea telecommunications cables.  “Building on 25 years of experience in the installation …

15 October 2026

Press release

LD Armateurs’ World’s Largest Wind-Propelled Cargo Vessel fitted with Norsepower Rotor Sails™

October 15th, 2026, Suresnes (France) – LD Armateurs and Norsepower are proud to announce the completed installation of six Norsepower Rotor Sails™ on board Spirit of Toulouse, the lead vessel in a new fleet of three low-emission RoRo ships built for LD Armateurs (LDA) to support transport operations for Airbus. The installation, carried out by …

24 September 2026

Press release

LD Armateurs expands its specialized fleet with the TVO Mariner, a DP2 Multipurpose Vessel

Suresnes – September 24th, 2026  LD Armateurs Group has taken delivery of the DP2 multipurpose support vessel TVO Mariner in mid-September for its subsidiary LD TravOcean, specialized in subsea cable installation and protection.  Strengthening the LD Armateurs’ fleet, this new vessel is part of the Group’s ambition to accelerate its growth in high-value maritime services …
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