Cadeler acquires jack-up wind turbine installation vessel from Chinese firm

It will be delivered in Q3.

Cadeler has acquired a newly constructed jack-up wind turbine installation vessel from a Chinese company, expanding its fleet to meet the increasing demand for offshore wind turbine operations & maintenance (O&M) services.

In a statement, the company said Boqiang 3060, acquired from Shanghai Boqiang Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd, will be renamed Wind Keeper.

The vessel was completed in 2024 and features a Huisman main crane with a 2,200 t lifting capacity, Kongsberg’s DP2 dynamic positioning system, MAN-supplied engines and a Siemens propulsion system.

Wind Keeper will be delivered in the third quarter for a purchase price significantly below its estimated replacement cost. The transaction will be debt-financed provided by DNB Bank ASA.

Cadeler will further improve the vessel, allowing it to support new installations in the 15 megawatt segment.

Since you're here...

...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.

We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.

Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!

I want to download the media kit