Cadeler continues its strategic fleet expansion to meet the growing global market demand, with the delivery of its fifth and newest vessel, Wind Peak. Arriving on schedule and within budget, Wind Peak represents the pinnacle of modern innovation in the industry. It is meticulously designed to address the evolving needs of future wind farms, including their size, scope, and complexity. This vessel marks the first of seven new builds Cadeler has contracted.
As the world’s largest operator in offshore wind installation, operations, and maintenance, Cadeler has now received its first P-class jack-up installation vessel from COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s shipyard in Qidong, China. The vessel was named Wind Peak during a celebratory ceremony at the shipyard and is poised to commence commercial operations.
The P-class vessel stands out with its cutting-edge design tailored to handle the largest wind turbine components in the offshore wind sector. Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, highlighted the significance of this delivery: “The arrival of this impressive vessel marks a landmark achievement for Cadeler and our dedicated project partners. This is the result of years of hard work, meticulous planning, and oversight, and I am thrilled to welcome this exceptional asset to Cadeler, on time and within budget.”
Setting New Industry Standards
Wind Peak, along with its sister vessel Wind Pace, currently under construction, is engineered to tackle some of the most challenging offshore installation sites globally. These vessels, featuring unmatched loading and installation capacities, are equipped with the most advanced technology in the industry to install the largest wind turbines worldwide.
Gleerup added, “Our clients continuously push the boundaries of wind turbine size and complexity. Our success depends on our ability to adapt to these evolving needs, both now and in the future. Wind Peak embodies this adaptability, and our ability to set new industry standards is a testament to the hard work of the Cadeler team, our exceptional shipyard, and our valued strategic partners.”
Liang Yanfeng, Chairman of COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry, praised the collaboration: “We have greatly valued Cadeler’s professionalism and attention to detail throughout this project. This vessel pioneers the use of hybrid oil-electric power technology and ranks among the most advanced offshore wind turbine installation vessels globally. Its delivery will play a crucial role in the competitive renewable energy market and support Cadeler’s leadership in the global wind power sector.”
A Vessel Like No Other
The P-class vessels are extraordinary, redefining industry standards. Capable of transporting and installing seven complete 15 MW turbine sets or five sets of 20+ MW turbines per load, these vessels minimize installation energy intensity and time, thus reducing overall costs and carbon footprint.
As the largest vessels in Cadeler’s fleet, both Wind Peak and Wind Pace feature a deck space of 5,600 m², a payload capacity exceeding 17,600 tons, and a main crane with a lifting capacity of over 2,500 tons at 53 meters. Each vessel can house up to 130 crew members and installation technicians.
Gleerup emphasized Cadeler’s commitment to innovation and sustainability: “We continually seek ways to enhance our solutions for customers while addressing the growing need for sustainability in our industry. The P-class vessels reflect this commitment, incorporating features like biofuel compatibility and an energy-saving electrical system.”
Developed in close collaboration with Cadeler’s strategic partners, including COSCO, GustoMSC NOV, Kongsberg, Huisman, and MAN Energy, the sister ship Wind Pace is expected to join Cadeler’s fleet in Q2 2025. Both vessels will be registered in Denmark.
