Cadeler, the world’s largest operator of offshore wind installation, operations, and maintenance services, has delivered the innovative P-class installation vessel Wind Peak.
The vessel, built at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry shipyard in Qidong, China, was honored at a naming ceremony and is now ready for commercial operations.
Peak Wind represents a new era in offshore wind capacity. As the most advanced vessel in the industry, it is specifically designed to handle large offshore wind turbine components. P-class vessels, including Wind Peak and its sister, Wind Pace (currently under construction). They are designed to operate in the world’s most challenging offshore installation locations.
“This is a landmark moment for Cadeler and our partners. It represents years of hard work, planning and oversight, delivered on time and on budget,” said Mikkel Glerup, CEO of Cadeler.
Cadeler owns and operates the industry’s largest fleet of offshore wind jack-up vessels. With five vessels in operation (including Wind Peak) and six more under construction.
The P-class vessels’ outstanding specifications make them stand out in offshore wind installation. The advanced vessels can transport and install seven complete 15 MW turbines or five turbines with a single load of more than 20 MW. They provide ample space for large components with a surface area of 5,600 square meters and a payload of more than 17,600 tons.
The vessel’s main crane can lift more than 2,500 tons of cargo to a height of 53 meters. Allowing the installation of increasingly larger wind turbines. In addition, each vessel can comfortably accommodate up to 130 crew members and installation technicians. Ensuring efficient operations during large offshore projects.
Not only are these vessels technologically advanced, but they are also designed with sustainability in mind. They can run on biofuels and have power systems that can save excess energy for reuse.
The successful delivery of Wind Peak results from close cooperation between Cadeler and its strategic partners. Including COSCO, GustoMSC NOV, Kongsberg, Huisman, and MAN Energy.
Sister ship Wind Pace is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2025. And both vessels will be registered in Denmark.
