Why did Cadeler (NYSE:CDLR) add Wind Ace to its fleet?

Cadeler (NYSE:CDLR) added Wind Ace to increase its capacity for transporting and installing larger offshore wind turbines and monopile foundations.

What are Wind Ace’s capabilities for Cadeler (NYSE:CDLR)?

Cadeler (OSL:CDLR) said Wind Ace can install both XXL monopile foundations and next-generation wind turbines, with its hybrid design allowing conversion between the two assignments.

How is Cadeler (NYSE:CDLR) using Wind Ace at East Anglia TWO?

Cadeler (NYSE:CDLR) will use Wind Ace to help transport and install all 64 turbines and foundations at the 960 MW East Anglia TWO project from 2027.

What does Wind Ace mean for Cadeler (NYSE:CDLR)?

Wind Ace increases Cadeler’s (NYSE:CDLR) operating fleet to 11 offshore wind installation vessels and becomes its second A-class ship after Wind Ally.

Why did Cadeler (NYSE:CADLR) shares fall after the announcement?

Cadeler (NYSE:CADLR) shares were down 1.05% at NOK56.70 following the Wind Ace delivery announcement, although the company reported no construction delay or budget overrun.

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Cadeler delivers 11th vessel Wind Ace

Written by Brie CarterPublished Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

Cadeler took delivery of Wind Ace on schedule and within budget, increasing its offshore installation fleet to 11 vessels.
Cadeler shares fell 1.05% to NOK56.70 in Oslo trading following the announcement.
Wind Ace will support the 960 MW East Anglia TWO project, where offshore installation work is scheduled to begin in 2027.

Cadeler (NYSE:CDLR) took delivery of Wind Ace, its 11th installation vessel, expanding its capacity for offshore wind projects.

The vessel is Cadeler’s second of three A-class newbuilds and arrived after two years of construction in Qidong, China.

Cadeler said construction finished on schedule and within budget after more than 3.5 million working hours without a lost-time accident.

Cadeler said Wind Ace will support East Anglia TWO from 2027, installing 64 turbines and foundations for the 960 MW project.

Cadeler now operates 11 vessels and said its third A-class ship, Wind Apex, remains scheduled for delivery in first-half 2027.

Cadeler delivers 11th vessel Wind Ace

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