Denmark– NKT has certified its cable-laying vessel, NKT Victoria, to operate on biofuels. This move marks a substantial reduction in the carbon footprint resulting from the vessel’s operations.
NKT is among the pioneers in the power cable industry to embrace the use of biofuels, particularly hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. This certification empowers NKT Victoria to reduce its carbon emissions from fuel consumption by more than 98%.
The biofuel certification aligns with NKT’s ambitious decarbonization targets, which were validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) in September 2023. The short-term decarbonization goals approved by SBTi aim to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Biofuels, like HVO, offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional diesel-like fuels.
NKT Victoria
NKT Victoria, inaugurated in 2017, stands as one of the world’s most advanced and fuel-efficient cable-laying vessels. Its capabilities include simultaneous dual HVDC and fiber-optic cable-laying, HVAC, and deep-sea installation, all enhanced by a high-capacity tensioning system. By transitioning to biofuels, NKT Victoria strengthens her position as one of the most energy-efficient cable-laying vessels in the industry.
The biofuel certification of NKT Victoria was conducted by DNV, a leading authority in maritime classification and certification.
