Posted on August 31, 2026
And there is more to come: her twin vessel, William Thomson, is on schedule and is expected to follow Fleeming Jenkin soon. Together, they are among the most advanced vessels for installing interconnection cables, which connect energy networks over long distances.
During the sea trials, the vessel leaves the shipyard and we put her through extensive testing at sea for the first time. Everything that cannot be tested alongside the quay is put through its paces: from performance and manoeuvrability to the various systems on board. It is an important dress rehearsal, allowing us to check that everything is working as it should and that the vessel is ready for her future assignments.
And this is done thoroughly. During the sea trials, more than 100 test procedures are completed, resulting in more than 2,000 individual tests. Each component is carefully checked and assessed.
There is also plenty happening on board. A total of 165 people are taking part in the trials: 141 from the shipyard and 24 from Jan De Nul.
Each brings their own expertise, but everyone shares the same goal: to ensure that the vessel is fully ready to embark on her first real offshore assignment.
