Cadeler takes delivery of sixth wind installation ship

Copenhagen-based Cadeler has taken delivery of its sixth wind turbine installation vessel. The jack-up unit, Wind Maker, with DP2 capability, was named last week at Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in South Korea.

The vessel is the first of two M-class wind installation ships, both of which have been designed to handle the next generation of larger turbines now being installed in offshore locations around the world. Its M-class sister vessel, Wind Mover, is scheduled for delivery in the final quarter of this year and has already secured work in Europe for two undisclosed clients.

Designed to operate in water depths of up to 65 metres, Wind Maker has been designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and operate in some of the most challenging conditions in offshore locations. Its 2,600-tonne main crane will be capable of installing the heaviest foundations and turbine components.

Speaking at the naming ceremony, Cadeler CEO, Mikkel Gleerup, said: “Today marks a significant achievement in our strategic fleet expansion and the successful culmination of years of planning and innovative engineering. Wind Maker is already contracted for deployment immediately after its delivery and she and her sister vessel have secured a pipeline of exciting wind farm projects.

“As a reliable partner in the offshore wind industry, our success depends on our ability to adapt and meet the evolving demands of our clients, both today and in the years to come. Wind Maker embodies this commitment and is a testament to the dedication of the Cadeler team, our shipyard, and the collaboration we have had with our strategic partners,” he added.