Things are going really well at NKT, which last year presented several adjustments to its accounts to new record levels. The high demand for the cable company's services led to a record order backlog. In 2023, this prompted NKT to announce investments in a new high-voltage factory next to the existing one in Karlskrona, Sweden, and a new market-leading ship.
On Monday, NKT will reveal a number of information about the upcoming ship. The vessel will be named NKT Eleonora, which means shining light. It will be 176 meters long and 32 meters wide and will be able to operate on both methanol and HVO/marine diesel oil. The upcoming ship will be equipped with three turntables and have a capacity of 23,000 tons of cables and a number of technologies that ensure precise and safe installation and service of submarine cables, NKT informs.
- We are pleased to welcome NKT Eleonora to our fleet. She is a key strategic asset that enhances our installation capabilities to ensure efficient project execution and meet increasing demand from our customers. The decision to build a vessel designed to operate on methanol is driven by our strong commitment to sustainability and focus on supporting the green transition with our cable solutions, says Darren Fennell, EVP and Director of NKT’s High Voltage business in Karlskrona.
NKT Eleonora is designed by Salt Ship Design. Construction is underway in collaboration with the Norwegian shipyard VARD. She is expected to be operational in 2027.
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