Posted on March 11, 2026
Jan De Nul has selected a customised vessel design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for the latest addition to its offshore fleet, advancing a collaboration between the two maritime companies. The newbuild trenching vessel will be based on a robust and globally proven subsea vessel platform developed by Ulstein. The design will be tailored to meet Jan De Nul’s operational requirements for offshore trenching and subsea activities. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 2028.
This custom-designed vessel with its deck space and deadweight will support extensive trenching operations. Subsea trenching is the process of creating a protective channel on the seabed to bury pipelines, power cables, and telecommunication lines.
Muysewinkel Thomas, Project Manager Vessel Construction at Jan De Nul says, ” We chose Ulstein because of their proven vessel design, which provides a strong foundation to integrate all of our operational requirements. This collaboration allows us to combine reliability with tailored solutions for our operations. We look forward to a close and productive cooperation throughout the process. Together, we will deliver a state-of-the-art vessel fully adapted to the needs of our clients and crew.”
