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NYK Line has completed the basic design of a subsea cable-laying vessel to support Japan's high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission network, achieving General Design Approval from ClassNK. This vessel is part of the RIGHT Project, aimed at advancing HVDC technologies for renewable energy.

NYK is in a consortium with Sumitomo Electric and Furukawa Electric, developing cable protection methods and specialized vessels for Japan's offshore conditions. The project has progressed since 2022, with the recent GDA validating the design before final construction decisions. This development supports Japan's efforts to enhance offshore wind energy transmission.