Copenhagen, 28 November 2025 – Cadeler has taken delivery of Wind Mover, expanding its fleet of wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) on the water to ten. After mobilisation, the vessel will proceed directly to offshore wind work in Europe.
Wind Mover is the second M-class WTIV in the fleet, joining her sister vessel Wind Maker, which was delivered earlier this year. The two M-class units have been developed for future offshore wind projects, combining operational efficiency, flexibility, and high lifting capacity to support large-scale developments.
The new vessel was built at the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Korea. Cadeler reports that construction finished earlier than planned, stayed within budget, and maintained a strong safety record throughout the build phase. The design reflects cooperation between Cadeler and key partners, including Hanwha Ocean, ABB, Kongsberg, GustoMSC and Huisman.
As announced previously, Wind Mover already has a contract in Europe and will move into that project immediately following delivery and mobilisation.
From a technical standpoint, Wind Mover is equipped with a 2,600-tonne main crane, a DP2 dynamic positioning system, and is designed to operate in water depths of up to 65 m. The vessel is configured to install and maintain next-generation offshore wind turbines and foundations, with a layout intended to keep operations efficient in demanding offshore conditions and to match the growing scale of projects.
Commenting on the delivery, Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, said that receiving Wind Mover ahead of schedule marks another step in the company’s long-term plan to operate a modern, adaptable WTIV fleet for the offshore wind sector. With both Wind Mover and Wind Maker now in service, he noted that Cadeler is positioned to support offshore wind projects that are increasing in size and complexity, with Wind Mover heading straight into turbine installation and maintenance work.
Over the past twelve months, Cadeler has taken delivery of five newbuild vessels, increasing its operating WTIV fleet from five to ten units. By mid-2027, the company plans to run a 12-vessel fleet, which Cadeler describes as the “largest and most versatile” installation fleet serving the global offshore wind market.
