Norwegian maritime modern technology and also devices professional Kongsberg Maritime AS will certainly give modern technology and also design momentarily F-class wind generator and also structure setup vessel (WTFIV) just recently purchased by the Danish overseas wind setup company Cadeler.
This is the 4th Cadeler overseas setup vessel for which Kongsberg Maritime AS will provide its modern technology. When finished, the brand-new F-class vessel is anticipated to be among the globe’s biggest overseas wind setup vessels.
“Kongsberg Maritime’s integrated solutions for offshore installation vessels will ensure operational stability, speed, and safety. The optimised thruster package, electrical solutions, and integrated control system, including dynamic positioning system, allow operations in all weather conditions and include digital tools needed to improve sustainability and reliability,” Kongsberg Maritime stated.
Kongsberg Maritime claims its options are likewise created to decrease CAPEX and also OPEX expenses.
“Tailored energy control functions optimize the vessel’s energy efficiency, and the battery-hybrid electrical system includes advanced ThrustAllocator and PowerBoost functions. These can reduce the number of engines online and the amount of fuel required for crane operations and DP manoeuvring,” the Norwegian firm stated.
Halvor Økland, Tender Engineering Director, Integrated Solutions from Kongsberg Maritime AS: “We are pleased and honoured that Cadeler continues to see us as one of their strategic partners in delivering state-of-the-art technology required by the offshore wind industry.”
Cadeler presently runs 2 O-class jack-up overseas setup vessels Wind Osprey and also Wind Orca and also it is developing 4 even more; 2 X- and also 2 F-class vessels. The first F-class vessel is already booked until 2030.
“The choice to develop one more F-class vessel is based upon the solid market need for possessions focusing on mounting structures. Our yet-to-be-built F-class vessels have actually currently been demanded by our consumers,” stated Cadeler’s Chief Executive Officer Mikkel Gleerup in a declaration.
The F-class vessel will certainly have 5,600 m2 of deck area and also a haul of greater than 17,600 tonnes. The F-class has a hybrid style that allows the vessel swiftly transform from a structure setup vessel to a wind generator setup vessel, providing Cadeler’s customers extra adaptability.
The vessels will certainly have the ability to move and also mount 7 total 15MW wind turbine establishes per tons or 6 collections of 2XL monopile structures, lowering the variety of transportations required for each and every job. The brand-new F-class WTFIVs will certainly sustain the biggest measurements in the overseas wind market.
Construction of all Cadeler’s vessels is occurring at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s shipyard in Qidong, China, and also they will certainly cruise under the Danish flag. The newest F-class vessel is to be provided in the 2nd fifty percent of 2026.
