An investigation has begun after Cadeler’s jack-up wind turbine installation vessel Wind Orca was involved in a collision with the berthed container ship BG Orange at the Port of Tyne in northeast England on 19 July 2026.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon as Wind Orca was leaving the dock. The Port of Tyne said a gantry crane on the quayside subsequently sustained significant damage.
A crane operator was injured and taken to hospital. Cadeler said the individual was reported to be in a stable condition and receiving treatment. All personnel aboard Wind Orca were safe, and no pollution was reported.
Cadeler activated its Emergency Response Procedure and began working with the authorities and other stakeholders following the incident.
The Port of Tyne said a full investigation had started and that it would cooperate with the authorities. The cause of the collision and the full extent of the damage have not been confirmed.
Ørsted said it was working with Cadeler, the Port of Tyne and other parties to establish the facts. Before the incident, the port was supporting the Hornsea 3 offshore wind project by marshalling secondary steel components for loading onto Wind Orca.
