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10 August 2026

Cadeler signs $930m deal for two new wind installation vessels

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Cadeler signs $930m deal for two new wind installation vessels

Offshore wind vessel heavyweight Cadeler has signed firm contracts with COSCO Shipping Offshore shipyard for the construction of two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels. COSCO Shipping Offshore has already constructed several vessels for Cadeler. The company said that the agreement was secured on competitive commercial terms and is approximately €805m ($930. 5m) in aggregate. The …

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