# Cadeler Deploys Wind Apex for Dogger Bank C Turbine Installation The newbuild vessel joins the 1.2 GW offshore wind project starting in 2027. - **Source:** [offshoreWIND.biz](https://www.offshorewind.biz) - **Published:** 2026-11-04 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a6bf1d9d-416d-4313-8a50-07a92b673e43 ## Strategic Vessel Deployment Cadeler has secured a firm contract to install wind turbines at the 1.2 GW Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm. The company will deploy its newbuild vessel, Wind Apex, to the site in the third quarter of 2027. This project marks the vessel's first operational assignment following its delivery from the shipyard. ## Technical Fleet Integration Wind Apex will operate alongside existing vessels to install 87 GE Vernova Haliade-X 14 MW turbines. The project currently utilizes Jan De Nul’s Voltaire, which has been active since 2021. Additionally, the vessel Seaway Ventus is currently deployed at Dogger Bank B, ensuring continuous progress across the massive 3.6 GW offshore wind development. ## Shipyard and Design Specifications Currently under construction at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry shipyard in China, Wind Apex is the third vessel in Cadeler’s A-class series. It follows the Wind Ally and Wind Ace models. The vessel is specifically engineered to handle both foundation and turbine installation tasks, providing operational flexibility for various offshore wind construction phases. ## Project Ownership Structure Dogger Bank C is owned by a joint venture featuring SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn. SSE Renewables holds a 40 percent stake and leads development, while Equinor also holds 40 percent and will manage operations. Vårgrønn maintains the remaining 20 percent interest in this significant 3.6 GW renewable energy infrastructure project. ## Geographic and Scale Context The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is situated approximately 130 kilometres off the north-east coast of England. As a 3.6 GW project, it represents a major milestone in UK offshore wind capacity. The third phase, Dogger Bank C, builds upon the progress made in the previous two phases of this extensive maritime development. ## Foundation Installation Milestones Seaway7 successfully completed the installation of all 87 monopile foundations for Dogger Bank C in 2025. This achievement finalized the foundation work for the entire 3.6 GW project. Furthermore, the offshore substation for this third phase was also installed during 2025, clearing the way for the upcoming turbine installation campaign. ## Future Expansion Potential Cadeler indicated that Wind Apex could be made available for work on other phases of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm beyond the current contract. Meanwhile, developers SSE and Equinor are already planning Dogger Bank D. This proposed fourth phase would potentially add another 1.5 GW to the existing 3.6 GW project capacity. ## Industry Operational Impact The deployment of the A-class Wind Apex underscores the growing demand for specialized heavy-lift vessels in the offshore wind sector. By coordinating multiple vessels like the Voltaire and Seaway Ventus, developers aim to maintain strict construction timelines. This logistical orchestration is essential for meeting the ambitious renewable energy targets set for the UK. ## Sources covering this story - https://offshorewind.biz/2026/11/04/cadeler-adds-wind-apex-to-dogger-bank-c-turbine-installation-campaign — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._