Cadeler Secures UK Offshore Wind Installation Agreement

Cadeler has signed an exclusivity agreement for the transport and installation of foundations and wind turbines at a large-scale offshore wind farm in the UK.

The client and project have not been disclosed, but the installation campaign is expected to begin around 2030 and will involve three vessels from Cadeler’s fleet.

Foundation installation will be carried out using one of the company’s A-Class vessels together with an O-Class vessel, while a P-Class vessel will handle installation of the wind turbines.

The agreement reserves significant installation capacity several years ahead of construction, reflecting the long lead times required for major offshore wind developments and the need for developers to secure suitable heavy installation vessels early.

Cadeler’s A-Class vessels are designed for foundation transport and installation, while its P-Class units have been developed for the installation of increasingly large offshore wind turbines.

“We are very pleased to announce this significant project, which is another important endorsement of the capabilities of our fleet, the experience of our people and Cadeler’s ability to deliver increasingly large and complex offshore wind projects,” said Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler.

The campaign will further expand Cadeler’s involvement in the UK offshore wind market, with foundation and turbine installation combined within the same large-scale development.