Today, Cadeler announces the successful delivery of its latest jack-up wind
turbine installation vessel, Wind Maker, marking another significant milestone
in the company's strategic fleet expansion. Delivered safely and within budget,
Wind Maker becomes the sixth vessel in Cadeler's growing portfolio of wind
installation vessels.
Cadeler, the global leader in offshore wind installation, operations, and
maintenance services, celebrated the naming of Wind Maker at the Hanwha Ocean
Shipyard in Korea on Monday 27 January. The ceremony, attended by Cadeler
executives and key stakeholders, honoured the collaborative efforts behind this
state-of-the-art vessel's successful completion.
Wind Maker is the first of two M-class wind installation vessels in Cadeler's
newbuild portfolio, each engineered and equipped to install the next-generation
offshore wind turbines currently being deployed across the globe. Its sister
vessel, Wind Mover, is scheduled for delivery in Q4 2025.
Engineered for the future of energy
The latest addition to the Cadeler fleet, Wind Maker, is purpose-built to
withstand the most extreme weather conditions and operate at the industry's most
challenging offshore wind installation sites. The high-capacity 2,600t main
crane is designed to install some of the heaviest foundations and wind turbine
components safely and efficiently.
Wind Maker has been designed to operate in water depths of up to 65 metres
whilst the vessel itself will be above sea level installing and maintaining
offshore structures. This self-propelled jack-up vessel will be equipped with
DP2 capability, which will allow for fast, safe and energy-efficient transit and
positioning between locations, transforming operations and facilitating the
efficient installation and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, says, "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."
For further information, please contact:
Mikkel Gleerup
CEO, Cadeler
+45 3246 3102
mikkel.gleerup@cadeler.com
Alexander Simmonds
EVP & CLO, Cadeler
+44 7376 174172
alexander.simmonds@cadeler.com
About Cadeler A/S:
Cadeler is a global leader in offshore wind installation, operations, and
maintenance services. Cadeler is a pure play company, operating solely in the
offshore wind industry with an uncompromising focus on safety and the
environment. Cadeler owns and operates the industry's largest fleet of jack-up
offshore wind installation vessels and has for more than 10 years been a key
supplier in the development of offshore wind energy to power millions of
households. Cadeler's fleet, expertise and capacity to handle the largest and
most complex next-generation offshore wind installation projects positions the
company to deliver exceptional services to the industry. Cadeler is committed to
being at the forefront of sustainable wind farm installation and to enabling the
global energy transition towards a future built on renewable energy. Cadeler is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: CDLR) and the Oslo Stock Exchange
(ticker: CADLR). For more information, please visit www.cadeler.com