NYK Orders First Offshore Wind Crew Transfer Vessel Built in Japan

NYK Line has placed an order for a crew transfer vessel (CTV) with Kosaba Shipbuilding Corporation, marking the company’s first order with a local Japanese shipyard. The vessel, expected to be delivered in late 2025 or 2026, will be used to transport technicians for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind power facilities in Japan. With a length of 28 meters and the capacity to accommodate 12 passengers, the vessel aims to support sustainable energy initiatives and contribute to the growth of the Japanese shipbuilding and marine industries.

This new vessel will be the third CTV owned by NYK, and the second in Japan, following the delivery of the Rera As in April 2023. The construction of the vessel will be based on a design from Northern Offshore Service, a European CTV operator and subsidiary of Northern Offshore Group, with which NYK formed a partnership in 2020. As the demand for CTVs is expected to grow with the construction of offshore wind power facilities in Japan, NYK plans to continue investing in the offshore wind power value chain and seek further CTV orders from local shipyards in the country.

The construction of the CTV is part of NYK’s medium-term management plan, which includes an investment of approximately $286 million (43 billion yen) in the offshore wind power value chain by fiscal 2026. By expanding its fleet of CTVs and supporting the development of offshore wind power facilities in Japan, NYK aims to play a significant role in promoting sustainable energy and contributing to regional industry development and job creation.

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