NKT VICTORIA
Cable Lay Vessel(306 CLV)
Owner: NKT · Operator: REMOY MANAGEMENT AS
CLVOperational
NODP3Helideck
NODP3HelideckAlso known as: CLV VICTORIA
Key Specifications
Design Class
306 CLV
Cable Capacity
11,000t
ROVs
2
Transit Speed
12 knots
DP / Thrusters
DP3 (11.4 MW)
Year Built
2017 (upgraded 2024)
Emissions
ZERT 2 (Alt-Fuel Ready)
Depth Regime
Offshore
One of the world’s most advanced and fuel efficient cable-laying vessels, equipped with a high-end DP3 dynamic positioning system and ABB’s Onboard DC Grid with energy storage; winner of the Ship of the Year 2017 award.
Identification
NameNKT VICTORIA
Other NamesCLV VICTORIA
Design Class306 CLV
CategoryCable Lay Vessel
StatusOperational
IMO Number9791016
MMSI257016000
Call SignLAWV7
Flag StateNorway
NorwayClass NotationDNV GL Rules: 1A1, SF, E0, DYNPOS AUTRO (DP3), COMF C(3), COMF V(3), Clean Design, BIS, NAUT(OSV) (A), DK(+), HELDK-SH, SPS, Cable Laying Vessel, Recyclable
Dimensions
Length Overall140 m
Breadth29.6 m
Depth11 m
Max Draft7.2 m
Gross Tonnage16,171 GT
Deadweight12,700 t
Transit Speed12 knots
Deck & Cargo
Main Deck Area1,600 m2
Max Deck Load10 t/m2
Deck Strength10 t/m2
Max Cargo Weight9,000 t
Cranes
Main Crane - Palfinger Marine
Typeelectrically driven foldable knuckle boom
Auxiliary Crane 2 - Palfinger Marine
Typeelectrically driven foldable knuckle boom
Facilities
Total Berths100
Total Cabins77
Single Cabins42
Double Cabins23
Recreation FacilitiesGym, day-rooms, entertainment facilities and lounge
Office FacilitiesOffice space
Helideck
D-Value20.88 m
Max Weight15 t
Certified AircraftSikorsky S-92
Propulsion & Power
Propulsion Typediesel_electric
Propulsion System
Diesel-electric DC Grid propulsion consisting of six CAT 3516C / ABB variable-speed generator sets (6 × 2,240 kWe) feeding three ABB Azipod C stern propulsion units (3 × 1,900 kW) and three Brunvoll tunnel thrusters (3 × 1,900 kW), integrated via ABB’s Onboard DC Grid with a 156 kWh energy storage system and shore power connection for zero‑emission cable loading.
Engine TypeCAT 3516C / ABB variable speed gensets
Number of Engines6
Total Power13,440 kW
Generator Power13.44 MW
Emissions ClassIMO Tier III
Environmental NotationClean Design
Fuel Readybiofuel-certified
DP ClassDP3
Max Speed14 knots
Battery Capacity156 kWh
Hybrid System
Onboard DC Grid concept with integrated 156 kWh energy storage system for peak shaving and dynamic positioning support, combined with shore power connection enabling zero‑emission cable loading and reduced fuel consumption compared to conventional cable‑laying vessels.
Thrusters
3x azimuth (1.9 MW each)
3x tunnel (1.9 MW each)
Build Information
Delivery Date4 Oct 2017
Last Conversion2024
ShipyardKleven Verft
Construction CountryNorway
NorwayConstruction LocationKleven Verft, Ulsteinvik, Norway
Class NotationDNV GL Rules: 1A1, SF, E0, DYNPOS AUTRO (DP3), COMF C(3), COMF V(3), Clean Design, BIS, NAUT(OSV) (A), DK(+), HELDK-SH, SPS, Cable Laying Vessel, Recyclable
Owner & Operator
Owner
Operator
Mooring System
Mooring Points6
Winch Pull60 t
Wire Length900 m
NotesSix-point mooring system with four winches below deck and two on deck; each winch has 60 t pulling capacity and 90 t holding capacity at first layer on approximately 900 m of 40 mm steel wire.
Cable Lay Vessel Specifications
Cable Storage
Max Cable Load11,000 t
carousel - main deck(Above Deck)
Capacity7,000 t
basket carousel
carousel - below deck(Below Deck)
Capacity4,500 t
Outer Diameter22.2 m
basket carousel
fiber optic_tank - below deck(Below Deck)
Capacity500 t
Cable Handling
Fiber Optic TankYes
Fiber Optic Capacity500 t
Tensioners
laying
Max Tension45 t
Tracks4
four track lay tensioner
laying
Max Tension45 t
Tracks4
four track lay tensioner
Shallow Water Operations
Depth RegimeOffshore
Bottom StrengthenedYes
ROV Support
Has ROVYes
Number of ROVs2
Work Classwork class
Model["Schilling UHD III","Panther XT Plus"]
Manufacturer["TechnipFMC Schilling Robotics","Saab Seaeye"]
Power250 hp
ROV HangarYes