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flag Japan completes design for new subsea cable-laying ship to boost offshore wind power transmission.

flag Japanese shipping company NYK Line has completed the basic design of a new subsea cable-laying vessel, receiving General Design Approval from ClassNK, a key step in Japan’s effort to expand offshore wind energy infrastructure. flag The vessel, developed under the NEDO-led RIGHT Project, will support long-distance high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission from offshore wind farms to onshore grids. flag NYK is part of a four-company consortium working on advanced cable protection and installation technologies tailored to Japan’s coastal conditions. flag The project began in 2022, reached Approval in Principle in 2024, and now advances to full-scale development. flag The vessel will lay, joint, and bury heavy subsea cables, critical for minimizing power loss. flag As Japan boosts offshore wind deployment, demand grows for specialized marine infrastructure to support decarbonization and reliable renewable energy transmission.

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