FLUSHING, Netherlands – DEME Group has officially named its newest offshore transport and installation vessel, Norse Energi, during a ceremony held at its base in Flushing. The vessel is the second of a next-generation duo, joining its sister ship, Norse Wind, which was recently named in Oslo.
The addition of these two vessels marks an expansion of DEME’s offshore fleet, specifically designed to handle the increasing scale of offshore wind components.
Operational Timeline and Key Projects
The Norse Energi is scheduled to begin operations immediately, focusing on projects in the Baltic and North Seas. According to the company’s deployment schedule:
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June 2026: Installation work begins at the Windanker offshore wind farm for Iberdrola in the German Baltic Sea.
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Q3 2026: The vessel will move to the United Kingdom to support Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 project.
Technical Specifications
The vessel is purpose-built to address the industry trend toward larger turbines and foundations. Key technical features include:
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Lifting Capacity: A 3,200-ton crane designed for XXL monopiles and next-generation turbines.
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Operational Depth: Capability to operate in water depths of up to 70 meters.
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Environmental Systems: A hybrid power plant integrated with a 4.2 MWh battery system designed to reduce fuel consumption and engine load during peak operations.
The vessel was officially named by Mrs. Fabienne Ackermans, a descendant of DEME’s founding family.
“These vessels reflect our ambition to support our customers in delivering the next wave of offshore wind projects,” stated Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO of DEME. The company reported a turnover of 4.2 billion euros in 2025 and continues to position its fleet for complex marine infrastructure and energy transition projects.
