Hanwha Ocean has delivered the wind turbine installation vessel Wind Mover (WTIV) to offshore wind contractor Cadeler, completing the second unit in Cadeler’s M-class series roughly one month ahead of schedule.
The vessel was formally handed over on November 28 and departed on December 2 following its naming ceremony at Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in South Korea.
Wind Mover is the second of two WTIVs Cadeler ordered in 2021. The first vessel, Wind Maker, was delivered in January 2025. Cadeler plans for one unit to operate in Taiwanese waters, while Wind Mover is expected to begin work in Europe.
With the delivery, Wind Mover becomes Cadeler’s 10th WTIV and the company’s fifth newbuild received this year, effectively doubling its wind installation fleet from five to ten vessels. Cadeler says it aims to operate 12 vessels by mid-2027, positioning the group as one of the largest and most versatile WTIV operators in offshore wind.
The vessel’s design was developed with partners including Hanwha Ocean, ABB, Kongsberg, GustoMSC and Huisman. Wind Mover features a 2,600-tonne main crane, DP2 dynamic positioning, and capability to work in water depths of up to 65 meters, enabling the installation and maintenance of next-generation offshore wind turbines and foundations.
Cadeler CEO Mikkel Gleerup said the early delivery supports the company’s long-term strategy to operate a modern, versatile fleet, and that Wind Mover will move straight into work installing and servicing the largest turbines currently entering the market.
