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Earlier this year, NKT completed the
ceremonial keel laying for its cable-laying
vessel NKT Eleonora that can lay heavier and
longer-length power cables. This was
designed to meet the high demand for high-
voltage power cables needed for renewable
energy.
As a natural progression, NKT is now also
investing in enhanced cable protection
technology with the construction of the
world’s most powerful subsea trencher,
delivering 3,600 horsepower to bury cables to
depths of up to 5.5m below the seabed.
This investment further strengthens NKT’s
complete cable solutions for installing power
cables at deeper depths with minimal
risk.
“Protecting power cables is more important
than ever due to the increased risk of
sabotage and high activity at sea,” said
Darren Fennell, Executive Vice President and
Head of HV Solutions at NKT.
“This trencher will be best in class, ensuring
reliable deep-burial protection of power
cables in even the most challenging soil
conditions.
The company has contracted OSBIT to design
and construct the trencher, as well as the
Launch & Recovery System.
Power:
3,600HP
Capability:
Burial depths of up to 5.5 m
below the seabed
Functionality: Equipped with both a jetting
and cutting function, allowing
it to operate in a wide range
of soil conditions
Timeline:
The trencher is expected to
be commercially operational
by 2027
NKT T3600
WORLDS MOST POWERFUL SUBSEA TRENCHER
TRENCHERS