NOV has secured contracts signed in mid-2025 to design and supply critical equipment for a next-generation wind turbine installation jack-up vessel based on GustoMSC’s proven NG-16000X design. The vessel will be built by Hanwha Ocean, with delivery scheduled for Q2 2028.
The order is the fourth NG-16000X to be built, following an initial US-built unit and two vessels ordered by Cadeler, both under construction at Hanwha Ocean. The latest unit is positioned for Korea’s offshore wind installation requirements, with increased carrying and lifting capability and longer legs intended to support operations in greater water depths. The design is also prepared for alternative fuel adaptations, including LNG and ammonia.
The jack-up will be fitted with the proprietary Rack & Pinion jacking system featuring a variable speed drive. The system integrates a regenerative power function that allows energy generated during jacking operations to be fed back into the vessel’s electrical system. The vessel will also be equipped with a 2,600 tonnes leg-encircling crane, aligned with anticipated offshore wind installation needs in Korea.
Hanwha Ocean said the project supports its ambition to expand its role in the Korean offshore wind sector, linking the capability step-up to the government’s 25 GW wind project development goals by 2035 and to broader clean energy infrastructure opportunities. GustoMSC highlighted the continuation of its collaboration with Hanwha Ocean and pointed to the yard’s growing standing in Korea’s offshore wind development. NOV framed the contract as further evidence of its role as a technology partner supporting offshore wind with solutions designed for future requirements.
