Jul22493 25. Scandinavia’s offshore cable installation industry is experiencing rapid growth, with new records in the number of kilometres laid each year. The offshore wind market is a significant driver of this growth, with ambitious capacity targets expected to be reached by 2030 globally. NCT Offshore has emerged as a key player in this market, having developed several installation methods that are known as industry standards today. As NCT Offshore is recognised for its work in the Scandinavian Business Awards 2026, we took a closer look at the company playing a significant role in the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure at sea. NCT Offshore is a Danish ship-owner and operator, widely regarded as the pioneer of inter-array cables. The company boasts deep expertise in inter-array cable installation, burial, survey support, ROV support, and the overall execution of largescale offshore construction projects, focusing primarily on installation, burial, and survey in the global offshore wind industry. Renowned for its expertise in the field, the company has recently completed the installation and burial of Ørsted’s 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b & 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, taking a frontrunning position in the sector. The company was founded in 2016 by Paw Cortes, a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of offshore experience under his belt. Paw predominantly built his experience with subsea cable installations as an offshore superintendent, having been educated as a Master Mariner before successfully founding and operating CT Offshore A/S from 2002 to 2012 and NCT Offshore A/S since 2016. The CEO has been directly involved in the first large-scale offshore wind farms since Rødsand and Nysted, and brings a uniquely extensive experience to his position as a pioneer in offshore wind power cables. Under Paw’s leadership, NCT Offshore has been on a mission to think differently, smarter, and simpler. This is a mission driven by the core values of safety, reliability, innovation, and adaptability. The company pursues a strong team spirit and entrepreneurial company culture, striving to be the very best and most reliable partner to its clients in all levels of service. This aspiration is reflected through every aspect of its operations; from the administrative team to employees on deck, the NCT team always focuses on ensuring optimal client satisfaction. “We must and will continue to push the perceived limits of what is possible, always seeking the safer, smarter, most sustainable solution. That is NCT Offshore’s DNA, and has been since the days of CT Offshore.” – Paw Cortes Many members of the NCT Offshore team boast almost two decades of experience in the field, possessing a high level of expertise in their craft. The company maintains a short distance between its onshore management unit and the operational hands offshore, the two departments working in close collaboration to ensure high standards of flexibility, pragmatism, and innovation across its services. It cites the valuable insights, know-how, and offshore experiences of its seafarers as a critical component of the administrative, planning, and management efforts performed onshore. NCT Offshore has operated an impressive fleet over the years, kept to the same exceptionally high standards as its team. The company’s previous fleet has included Coco, owned and operated by NCT Offshore from 2022 to 2025; and legacy vessel Freja, owned and operated from 2016 to 2024. Now, NCT Offshore operates the cable lay vessel Freja, its new state-of-the-art, super-hybrid, and multi-functional vessel offering a one-stopshop solution for offshore renewable interarray cable installation services. Freja leads the industry with a specialised focus on sustainability, fuel efficiency, and station-keeping abilities, complete with a full suite of electrified, fully synchronised, and frequency-controlled cable lay equipment designed in-house by NCT Offshore; 2x sub-deck cable carousels and 4x 175D MAN diesel engines; a SEAONICS 3D-motion compensated gangway with 1T crane-function; and much more. The vessel is also permanently mobilised with a fully integrated jet trenching ROV (TROV109) fully designed and built by NCT Offshore, as well as 2x ultra-compact work-class ROVs from Argus. Designed and built by VARD especially for NCT Offshore, the vessel was awarded the Best Cable Layer 2024 by Baird Maritime in recognition of its cutting-edge design, sustainable solutions, and operational excellence in supporting offshore renewable energy. For its significant contributions to the field of offshore wind inter-array cable installation, burial, and survey activities, NCT Offshore has established itself as a key player in the global offshore construction industry. The company’s unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, innovation, and adaptability has enabled it to stand out in a competitive landscape and has earned NCT Offshore the Specialised Offshore Marine Services Distinction Award 2026 in Denmark. We at EU Business News would like to congratulate NCT Offshore on its recent success, and look forward to seeing the company achieve another year of exceptional operations. Contact: Alexander Cortes Chief Commercial Officer Phone: +45 29 38 74 33 Email: [email protected] Company: NCT Offshore Web Address: www.nctoffshore.dk Specialised Offshore Marine Services Distinction Award 2026 – Denmark
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