Offshore - Renewable

Huisman to Supply Cranes for Cadeler’s New T-Class Vessels

Huisman will supply two Leg Encircling Cranes and two Auxiliary Cranes for Cadeler’s new T-Class offshore wind installation vessels under construction by COSCO in Qidong, China.

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21, September 2026
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Huisman has secured a contract from COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co. Ltd. to supply two Leg Encircling Cranes and two Auxiliary Cranes for Cadeler’s next-generation T-Class offshore wind installation vessels.

The cranes will be manufactured at Huisman’s production facility in Zhangzhou, China, and installed on the new vessels being built by COSCO in Qidong.

The Leg Encircling Cranes will feature an improved load curve designed to enhance lifting capabilities and operational flexibility during offshore wind installation work.

The two Auxiliary Cranes will support lifting and handling activities during offshore operations.

Cadeler’s new T-Class vessels are designed to install larger offshore wind foundations and turbines.

Huisman CEO David Roodenburg said the Leg Encircling Cranes are designed to support the lifting and installation of the largest monopiles.

Tags: Auxiliary Crane, Cadeler, China, COSCO Shipping, Huisman, Leg Encircling Crane, offshore installation, offshore wind, T-class vessels

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