
Cadeler and Deme Add New Offshore Wind Installation Vessels as Fleet Race Continues
Cadeler’s new Wind Ace and Deme’s Norse Wind and Norse Energi are entering service as owners race to secure vessels ahead of an expected offshore wind supply crunch.
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6 articles · Last updated 28 August 2026

Cadeler’s new Wind Ace and Deme’s Norse Wind and Norse Energi are entering service as owners race to secure vessels ahead of an expected offshore wind supply crunch.

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