DEME held the official naming ceremony of its new jack-up offshore transport and installation vessel, Norse Energi, at its base in Flushing, the Netherlands, on 12 May. This event follows the recent naming of its sister vessel, Norse Wind, in Oslo.
It marks an important milestone in a trajectory that brings together a powerful next-generation duo, significantly strengthening DEME’s offshore transport and installation fleet.
Norse Energi will soon begin operations in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. Among its first projects are the Windanker offshore wind farm for Iberdrola in the German Baltic Sea, scheduled to start in June 2026, followed by Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 project in the United Kingdom, commencing in the third quarter of 2026.
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Next-gen wind turbines and hybrid power plant
Together, Norse Energi and Norse Wind represent a major step forward with regard to DEME’s offshore transportation and installation capabilities. Purpose-built to transport and install the next generation of wind turbines and XXL monopiles in water depths of up to 70 metres, the vessels will play a key role in supporting the continued global expansion of offshore wind.
Equipped with a powerful 3,200-ton crane and optimised for maximum operational efficiency, both vessels have been designed to handle multiple high-capacity turbines per trip, enabling faster and more efficient project execution while reducing installation timelines.
The vessels’ advanced designs include a hybrid power plant and a 4.2-MWh battery system, which absorb energy peaks and reduce the load on diesel engines, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
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Accelerating the energy transition
‘We are proud to mark the naming of Norse Energi and to complete this new generation of jack-up offshore transport and installation vessels alongside Norse Wind,’ states Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO of DEME. ‘These vessels reflect our ambition to push boundaries and support our customers in delivering the next wave of offshore wind projects. With the addition of Norse Energi and Norse Wind to our fleet, DEME is further reinforcing its commitment to accelerating the energy transition and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for offshore wind projects worldwide.’
The vessel was officially named by Mrs. Fabienne Ackermans. She is a descendant of the founding family of DEME.
Picture by DEME.
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