Cadeler has agreed to acquire the Boqiang 3060, a newly-constructed jack-up wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), from Shanghai Boqiang Heavy Industry Group.
The vessel will be renamed Wind Keeper. Completed in 2024 and fitted with advanced equipment, including a Huisman main crane with a 2,200-tonne lifting capacity, Kongsberg DP2 dynamic positioning system, MAN-supplied engines and a Siemens propulsion system, the vessel features 120-metre-long jack-up legs that will enable her to work on the most challenging offshore sites.
Cadeler said it expects to take delivery of Wind Keeper in Q3 2025, for a purchase price significantly below the vessel’s estimated replacement cost.
Cadeler will invest in upgrades to improve her operational capacity and align her onboard offering with that of Cadeler’s existing fleet. After the contemplated upgrades, the vessel will be capable of supporting new installations in the 15 MW segment.
Cadeler said it is currently assessing the positive impact of the Wind Keeper’s delivery on its 2025 revenue and EBITDA guidance.
