DEME has taken delivery of its new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Norse Wind at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. Designed to install the next generation of offshore wind turbines, the vessel combines advanced technology with sustainable design.
With Norse Wind, DEME further expands its offshore installation fleet. Built by CIMC Raffles and designed by GustoMSC, Norse Wind is equipped to install turbines with rotor diameters of more than 300 metres and XXL monopiles weighing up to 3000 tonnes. Its 3200-tonne crane enables operation in water depths of up to 70 metres, setting a new standard in lifting capacity, speed and efficiency.
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Strong project pipeline
The construction of Norse Wind was initiated in 2023 by Havfram, the Norwegian offshore wind contractor acquired by DEME in April this year. The vessel was completed on schedule. Norse Wind is already contracted for several major offshore wind projects and has a strong pipeline through 2030. The vessel is set to commence operations in the first half of 2026, starting with recently secured offshore wind projects in Europe.
‘Norse Wind represents an important step in strengthening DEME’s position as a leading player in offshore wind installation,’ says Even Larsen, Business Unit Director Global WTG & O&M at DEME. ‘This state-of-the-art vessel enables us to deliver even larger and more complex projects, further enhancing our capabilities.’
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DEME green
The vessel will soon be sporting the well-known “DEME green” livery. Its sister vessel Norse Energi is scheduled for delivery in early 2026. Together, these vessels will play a key role in delivering some of the largest offshore wind projects in the world in the coming years.
Picture by DEME.
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