Van Oord’s Svanen Installs First Monopile at Baltic Power Wind Farm

Van Oord’s heavy lift vessel Svanen has successfully installed the first monopile at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, 23 km off Poland’s coast. This marks a major milestone for Van Oord’s first offshore wind project in Poland.

Contracted by developers ORLEN and Northland Power, Van Oord will install 78 foundations, each consisting of a monopile and transition piece. The wind farm, featuring 15 MW turbines, will have a total capacity of 1.2 GW—enough to power 1.5 million Polish homes when completed in 2026.

Following a major upgrade, Svanen now has a 25-meter extended gantry crane, making it one of the largest heavy lift vessels globally. With a proven track record in the Baltic Sea, it has previously worked on projects like Danish Kriegers Flak and Baltic Eagle. The vessel’s capabilities ensure it is well-equipped for the growing scale of offshore wind installations.