Belgian marine engineering group DEME has taken delivery of the Norse Energi jack-up vessel from the CIMC Raffles shipyard, expanding its fleet for the installation of large offshore wind turbines.
DEME said the vessel, designed by GustoMSC, is capable of installing turbines with rotor diameters exceeding 300 metres and XXL monopiles weighing up to 3,000 tonnes in water depths of up to 70 metres.
The company said Norse Energi was delivered on schedule and met high quality and safety standards, and will now undergo final outfitting, including application of DEME’s green livery.
Norse Energi will operate alongside its sister vessel, Norse Wind, with the two units expected to support the construction of some of the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the coming years, DEME said.
Both vessels are already contracted to offshore wind projects in Europe and are scheduled to enter service in the first half of 2026, as demand grows for specialised installation capacity to handle larger turbines and foundations.
