Contractor on the Fehmarnbelt project resumes work after cyberattack

Overnight into Monday, construction of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Denmark and Germany was hit by a cyberattack targeting the IT systems of main contractor FLC. 

The incident continues to affect  IT systems related to at the construction site, but work has resumed in several areas. 

“The offshore tests with our immersion pontoon IVY are being carried out this week. This means that preparations for the immersion of the first special element are also continuing to progress,” says Matthias Laubenstein, Contract Director for the Fehmarnbelt project. 

Earthworks are continuing without disruption on both the Danish and German sides. In addition, some concrete works can be carried out and reinforcement steel is also being produced in the panel factory on the Danish side. 

The production facility in Rødbyhavn is also expected to resume operations shortly. 

The cyberattack is being investigated by the Danish National Special Crime Unit. In consideration of the ongoing investigation, no further information can be provided at this time.