Contributing More Clean Energy to the World! CIMC Raffles Delivers “Norse Wind” Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV)

On October 15, CIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of CIMC Group, successfully delivered the offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) “Norse Wind” on time to DEME, a leading Belgian marine engineering company. The delivery marks another milestone in China’s continued leadership in the global high-end offshore equipment manufacturing sector.

It is reported that the Norse Wind project is the first vessel in the NG20000X series, representing the world’s first WTIV designed with a full DC power distribution system. The full DC power system of the vessel is based on the differences in equipment specifications, enabling less cables required, lighter equipment, smaller space occupied and improved compatibility, which can reduce costs and energy consumption, increase efficiency, and improve environmental performance.

As a flagship project supporting Europe’s clean energy development, the Norse Wind is equipped with a DP2 system, featuring exceptional deck load capacity and lifting performance. The vessel is capable of transporting and installing multiple types of wind turbines, meeting the demanding operational conditions of the North Sea continental shelf.

Compared with previous generations, the Norse Wind is fitted with a 3,200-ton main crane and the latest hybrid battery propulsion system. For the first time, the battery system can fully support the functions of one main engine — a technological breakthrough that reduces carbon emissions per megawatt installed by more than 70%.

It is worth mentioning that the Norse Wind project, one of the most highly automated WTIVs today, has been successfully delivered and highly commended by the shipowner and DNV. Both parties expressed recognition for CIMC’s professional technical capabilities and its performance in delivering the project on time with high quality. Next, the vessel will be deployed at the German NordseeCluster wind farm, contributing more clean energy to the world.

Looking ahead, CIMC Raffles will continue to work closely with global partners to advance offshore engineering and clean energy development, creating more benchmark projects with core equipment and writing a new blue chapter toward achieving global carbon neutrality.