Danish offshore wind installation company Cadeler has expanded its fleet with the addition of the Wind Maker, the first of its M-class wind turbine installation vessels. The vessel was officially named during a ceremony at South Korea's Hanwha Ocean shipyard on January 27, 2025. This event marks Cadeler's sixth wind installation vessel, with its sister ship, Wind Mover, expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Designed by GustoMSC, Wind Maker is equipped with a 2,600-tonne leg-encircling crane supplied by Huisman Equipment. The vessel is capable of operating in water depths up to 65 meters and is outfitted with DP2 capability, facilitating efficient transit and positioning between locations.
Following its delivery, Wind Maker is set to commence work on the Greater Changhua offshore wind farm in Taiwan. Cadeler's CEO, Mikkel Gleerup, highlighted the vessel's immediate deployment and the secured pipeline of future wind farm projects.
In addition, Cadeler has secured contracts for Wind Mover, currently under construction at the Hanwha Ocean shipyard. The agreements, with undisclosed clients, encompass operations and maintenance activities, as well as potential installation work in Europe. The total estimated value of these contracts is up to EUR 75 million, contingent upon the vessel's delivery schedule and scope of work.
Previously, in June 2024, Cadeler entered into a firm contract with Inch Cape Offshore Limited—a joint venture between Red Rock Power and ESB—for the installation of 72 Vestas 15 MW wind turbines at a 1.1 GW offshore wind farm in Scotland. The project is slated for completion in 2027.
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