Omega Subsea expands further into the cable-lay segment with second NKT deal 

Omega Subsea chief executive Trond Berge said, “NKT is one of the leading players in the cable installation industry, and being selected to support two of their modern cable-laying vessels is a strong vote of confidence. We are expanding both our equipment base and organisation to support long-term operations and multiple projects simultaneously.”

The contracts with NKT strengthen Omega Subsea’s focus on delivering ROV services to the offshore cable installation market. “Cable installation is a market characterised by long-term demand and significant growth potential,” said Mr Berge. 

The agreements form part of a wider investment programme, with Omega Subsea’s total ROV fleet set to exceed 30 systems by mid-2028.

Of eight new Kystdesign ROV systems scheduled for delivery in 2026, four will be deployed on NKT projects. New ROV systems will be mobilised on NKT Victoria and NKT Eleonora this autumn. 

On NKT Victoria, Omega Subsea will also supply two launch and recovery systems from Ulmatec. The systems will be installed in the vessel’s hangar and configured to support operations with the company’s two new ROVs. 

Mobilisation activities are currently underway at shipyards in Ulsteinvik and Brattvåg.