Global marine engineering leader DEME has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its second Norse-class Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV), Norse Energi, at the Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd. shipyard. The ceremony marks the vessel’s transition into its final construction and outfitting phase before delivery in early 2026
Designed by GustoMSC, Norse Energi – like its sister vessel Norse Wind – is engineered to install turbines with rotor diameters over 300 meters and XXL monopiles up to 3,000 tons, even in water depths of 70 meters. These vessels will be among the most advanced Norse-class Wind Turbine Installation Vessels in the industry.
The launch ceremony honoured the strong partnership between CIMC Raffles and DEME, built on trust, respect, and excellence. From the first steel cutting in January to the launch, safety has remained a top priority.
The vessels Norse Wind and Norse Energi are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2025 and early 2026 respectively, and they will be coated in the iconic DEME green color.
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DEME is a world leader in the highly specialized fields of offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental works. We also engage in concessions activities in offshore energy, maritime infrastructure, green hydrogen and deep sea mineral harvesting.
