Cadeler Secures Dogger Bank C Turbine Installation Contract

Cadeler has signed a firm contract to support turbine transportation and installation at Dogger Bank C, the third 1.2 GW phase of the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm under construction off the north-east coast of England. Announced on 4 November 2026, the agreement will see Cadeler's newbuild installation vessel, Wind Apex, join the offshore construction campaign from the third quarter of 2027. The vessel will provide additional capacity for installing Dogger Bank C's 87 wind turbines, marking its first commercial deployment following delivery from the shipyard.

 

Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being developed in three equal phases, Dogger Bank A, B and C, each with a generating capacity of 1.2 GW. Once completed, the project is expected to produce enough renewable electricity to supply approximately six million UK homes annually. Under the new contract, Wind Apex will operate alongside the project's existing turbine installation vessel to transport and install offshore wind components. Cadeler confirmed that Wind Apex could also be deployed across the remaining phases of the wider development, providing flexibility during construction.

 

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Wind Apex is the third vessel in Cadeler's A-class fleet, following Wind Ally and Wind Ace. The vessels are designed to undertake both offshore wind foundation and turbine installation activities, combining substantial deck-loading capacity with high-capacity crane systems. These capabilities enable the installation of larger foundations and next-generation turbines as offshore wind projects increase in scale. Deploying an additional specialist vessel at Dogger Bank C is intended to support installation efficiency and maintain progress across the project's construction schedule.

 

Located approximately 130 kilometers offshore, Dogger Bank Wind Farm is a joint venture between SSE, which holds a 40% stake, Equinor with 40%, and Vårgrønn with 20%. SSE is responsible for development and construction on behalf of the partners, while Equinor will operate the completed wind farm over its expected operational life of approximately 35 years. Cadeler has previously worked with SSE on the Beatrice and Seagreen offshore wind projects in the UK and is also contracted to support the Equinor-partnered Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 developments in Poland.

 

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Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, said the contract reflects the company's established relationships with major offshore wind developers and its experience delivering large-scale installation projects. He added, "The campaign will also mark the first deployment of Wind Apex, and we look forward to seeing her begin operations on a project of this scale." Alan Borland, Turbine Director at Dogger Bank Wind Farm, said, "Securing additional specialist vessel capacity for Dogger Bank C is another important step in the delivery of this world-leading offshore wind project." The agreement strengthens installation capacity for one of the UK's largest renewable energy developments as construction progresses towards completion.

 

Source: Cadeler