Van Oord has joined the German Wind Energy Offshore Association as the Dutch offshore contractor increases its role in offshore wind development in the German North Sea and Baltic Sea.
The association said Van Oord has more than 25 years of experience in offshore wind farm construction across Europe, Asia and the United States. The company employs around 6,000 people.
Van Oord also said it has invested more than €1 billion in recent years to expand and modernize its fleet, strengthening its position across the offshore wind value chain.
Fritz Wiedemann, managing director of Van Oord Offshore Wind Germany, said offshore wind expansion requires clear political conditions and specialized maritime infrastructure.
He said Van Oord sees offshore wind as a long-term growth market that is essential for a sustainable future. The company’s vessel fleet, he added, supports efficient offshore wind farm delivery in the German North Sea and Baltic Sea. Through BWO membership, Van Oord aims to contribute its industry perspective and support stable expansion plans and reliable investment conditions.
Stefan Thimm, managing director of the German Wind Energy Offshore Association, welcomed Van Oord to the organization. He said offshore wind farms cannot be built or maintained without specialized vessels, an area where Van Oord has key expertise.
