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NOV secures contracts for Cadeler's F-class newbuild

By: Tom Russell 28/06/2022 NOV

General Vessels

NOV announced that it has secured contracts for the equipment and design of Cadeler's first F-class jack-up vessel. The new F-class is a bespoke version of the GustoMSC NG-20000X model and is specially designed as a hybrid wind turbine and foundation installation jack-up vessel.

In addition to the first two X-class units, this will be Cadeler's third GustoMSC-designed jack-up vessel under construction at COSCO Heavy Industries. The new F-class vessel is expected to be delivered in Q4 2025.

The Cadeler F-class is designed on similar specifications as the X-class. These self-propelled jack-up vessels will feature 5,600 m2 of deck space and a carrying capacity of more than 17,600 tons. They are to be equipped with a larger main crane capacity than the X-class. The design allows it to be converted from a foundation to a wind turbine installation unit. According to NOV it will be capable of transporting and installing up to six XL monopiles per round-trip.

The F-class vessel will have an NOV variable speed drive rack and pinion jacking system. According to NOV the jacking system will include a regenerative power solution designed so that the generated power is fed back into the vessel system, providing fuel savings and emission reductions.

"We are grateful to partner once again with Cadeler and support their ambition to meet the growing market demand for greater installation capacity with advanced technology. Our solutions allow Cadeler to target their stakeholders with increasingly large and complex projects. This includes actively seeking ways to further reduce the industry's carbon footprint. Energy efficiency and sustainability are essential considerations in all GustoMSC design and equipment solution processes. We are well-positioned to remain Cadeler's strategic partner and support their strong commitment to the offshore wind market," said Nils van Nood, Managing Director for GustoMSC and Vice President for Business Development.

Cadeler is currently in discussion for an XL monopile foundation installation contract in the North Sea. Installation is expected to commence in Q2 2026.

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