Hanwha Ocean has successfully delivered the Wind Mover wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) to Cadeler, completing this second vessel in the M-class series ahead of schedule. The formal handover took place on November 28, with the vessel departing on December 2 after a naming ceremony at Hanwha’s shipyard in Korea.
Wind Mover is the second of two WTIVs ordered by Cadeler in 2021, following the delivery of Wind Maker in January 2025. While one vessel will operate in Taiwanese waters, Wind Mover is set to begin work in Europe. This delivery marks the tenth WTIV in Cadeler’s fleet and the fifth new vessel received this year, effectively doubling its installation fleet from five to ten vessels. The company aims to expand its fleet to 12 vessels by mid-2027.
The vessel features a 2,600-tonne main crane and a DP2 positioning system, allowing it to operate in water depths of up to 65 meters. This capability is essential for the installation and maintenance of next-generation offshore wind turbines. Cadeler’s CEO, Mikkel Gleerup, emphasized that the timely delivery of Wind Mover aligns with the company’s strategy to maintain a leading position in the offshore wind sector.
