Offshore wind vessel fleets expand as developers prepare for larger projects

Offshore Magazine18 Aug 2026AI generated

Cadeler ordered two T-class offshore wind installation vessels from COSCO Shipping Offshore's yard in Qidong, China, with deliveries due in 2030 and 2031. The company describes them as the largest installation vessels built to date for the sector. Cadeler separately announced it acquired Menck, a supplier of foundation-installation equipment and technology, which will continue operating as a standalone business.

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