NYK takes ownership of first service operation vessel
NOG owns more than 60 crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and has previously managed SOVs, but this is its first owned SOV.
Northern Offshore Group AB (NOG), an NYK Group company that operates crew transfer vessels in the global offshore wind industry, has purchased a service operation vessel (SOV) from Edda Wind A/S, a Norwegian offshore wind power company.
An SOV is a large ship that transports workers and materials to construct and maintain offshore wind power generation facilities. NOG owns more than 60 crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and has previously managed SOVs, but this is its first owned SOV.
SOVs feature high-end, comfortable accommodations at sea and are designed to provide safe and easy access for wind farm personnel and technicians. Adding an SOV to NOG's fleet enhances its ability to support offshore operations and strengthens NYK’s commitment to reliable, high-performing, and efficient solutions for the offshore wind industry.
The NYK Group is contributing to the future of the offshore wind industry by promoting the growth of NOG's business in Europe and expanding the Group’s CTV/SOV business in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
NOG CEO David Kristensson comments:
"We're entering a new segment, but with our previous SOV management experience, we're confident in our ability, which is well-positioned to support current and future operations. This vessel will significantly improve comfort and work efficiency for our crew and customers."
