The Danish company Cadeler has confirmed completion of the sea trials and crane loading test of its Wind Ally vessel, the first A-class vessel, after 25 days of intense technical validations.
Wind Ally ship trials
By successfully passing demanding lifting and maneuverability tests, the Wind Ally has accumulated more than 3.5 million working hours without incident, reflecting a detailed focus on safety and operational standards.
While the first vessel completes its testing phase, Cadeler is moving forward with the construction of its second A-class vessel, the Wind Ace. The keel laying, carried out this month, marks the official start of the structural phase. According to the company, this new unit is expected to be delivered in the second half of next year.
Moreover, the Wind Ace stands out for its safety metrics, accumulating more than 2 million safe working hours. This information strengthens Cadeler’s commitment to industrial best practices, and at the same time, reflects the coordination between the technical team, suppliers and subcontractors operating at the Chinese facilities.
The A-class vessels have been specifically designed to meet the logistical demands of future offshore wind farms. offshore wind farms large-scale offshore wind farms. In addition, they are equipped with self-elevating capabilities and large tonnage cranes.
In this way, Wind Ally and Wind Ace exemplify Cadeler’s Cadeler’s strategys strategy: to move forward without compromising safety, efficiency or deadlines. The more than 5 million safe working hours accumulated between the two units are a clear demonstration of this organizational culture.
The COSCO shipyard in Qidong, together with all stakeholders involved, has demonstrated precise, coordinated and aligned execution with the strategic objectives of the newbuilding program. Each step will bring Cadeler closer to strengthening its role in the deployment of offshore solutions for the wind energy of the future.
Source and photo: Cadeler
