Cadeler has received its first P-class jack-up installation vessel, Wind Peak, from the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry shipyard in Qidong, China. The vessel was named in a ceremony and will now begin commercial operations. Photo courtesy Cadeler
Cadeler, the world’s largest operator in offshore wind installation, operations, and maintenance services, has taken delivery of its groundbreaking P-class jack-up installation vessel, Wind Peak.
The vessel, constructed at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry shipyard in Qidong, China, was celebrated in a naming ceremony and is now ready for commercial operation.
Wind Peak represents a new era in offshore wind installation capability. As the industry’s most advanced vessel, it is specifically designed to handle the largest offshore wind turbine components. The P-class vessels, including Wind Peak and its sister ship Wind Pace (currently under construction), are engineered to operate in the most challenging offshore installation sites globally.
“This is a landmark occasion for Cadeler and our partners. It represents years of hard work, planning, and supervision, delivered on time and within budget,” said Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler.
Cadeler owns and operates the industry’s largest fleet of jack-up offshore wind installation vessels, with five vessels in operation (including Wind Peak) and another six under construction.
The P-class vessels boast impressive specifications that set them apart in the offshore wind installation industry. The advanced vessels can transport and install either seven complete 15 MW turbine sets or five sets of 20+ MW turbines per load. With a spacious deck area of 5,600 m² and a payload capacity exceeding 17,600 tons, they offer ample room for large components. The vessels’ main crane is capable of lifting more than 2,500 tons at a height of 53 meters, enabling the installation of increasingly larger wind turbines. Additionally, each vessel can comfortably accommodate up to 130 crew members and installation technicians, ensuring efficient operations during extended offshore projects.
The vessels are not only technologically advanced but also designed with sustainability in mind. They can utilize biofuels and feature an electrical system that saves excess energy for reuse.
The successful delivery of Wind Peak is the result of close collaboration between Cadeler and its strategic partners, including COSCO, GustoMSC NOV, Kongsberg, Huisman, and MAN Energy.
The sister ship, Wind Pace, is scheduled for delivery in Q2 2025, with both vessels to be registered in Denmark.
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