NOV has secured contracts to supply equipment packages and design licences for two T-Class offshore wind foundation installation vessels ordered by Cadeler. Announced on 4 November following a third-quarter award, the new build units are scheduled for delivery in mid-2030 and the first quarter of 2031.
Constructed by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry for a combined cost of €805m, the ships will become Cadeler’s 10th and 11th GustoMSC-designed jack-up vessels. The investment follows an equity financing round in March that raised €175m to support the company’s long-term fleet expansion strategy.
Representing the third generation of the NG-20000X platform, the T-Class design incorporates increased crane capacity and an asymmetric rack-and-pinion jacking system to boost preload performance. These technical upgrades enable the installation of ultra-large monopile foundations as offshore wind projects move into deeper waters.
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