DEME has officially named its new offshore wind turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the Port of Oslo, marking another milestone for the company’s offshore wind fleet.
The vessel was named by Mrs. Ingrid Schulerud, Norway’s former Ambassador to Belgium. According to DEME, the ship’s godmother represented the partnership, connection and shared vision for the future linked to the vessel.
Before the ceremony, guests from Belgium and Norway came on board Norse Wind. They included Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Maxime Prévot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, and Matthias Diependaele, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders and Flemish Minister for Economy, Innovation and Industry, Foreign Affairs, Digitalization and Facility Management.
DEME said their presence underlined the enduring ties between Belgium and Norway and showed the commitment of both countries to the future of offshore wind.
Built for next-generation offshore wind turbine installation, Norse Wind is equipped with a 3,200 t crane. The vessel will transport and install next-generation wind turbines and XXL monopiles in water depths of up to 70 m.
Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO of DEME, said Norse Wind represents a major step in the company’s offshore transportation and installation capabilities. He said the vessel reflects DEME’s ambition to push boundaries, accelerate offshore wind deployment and deliver solutions for the energy sector. He also said the company looks forward to the vessel starting its first project, opening a new chapter in its offshore wind installation activities.
Construction of Norse Wind began in 2023 under Havfram, the Norwegian offshore wind contractor acquired by DEME in April 2025. Together with sister vessel Norse Energi, Norse Wind is set to support some of the world’s largest offshore wind projects.
The vessel will soon sail to the North Sea. There, in the coming years, it will transport and install Vestas offshore wind turbines, including work on the Nordseecluster project, a joint offshore wind development by RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management.
