Copenhagen, 25 September 2025 - Cadeler today announces the successful delivery
of its first A-class vessel, Wind Ally, delivered on budget and ahead of
schedule. 

Wind Ally becomes the ninth vessel on the water in Cadeler's growing fleet of
next-generation wind installation vessels (WIV). After her scheduled
mobilisation, she will head directly into operations installing foundations at
Ørsted's Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the North Sea. For the first time,
Cadeler will take on the entire transport and installation (T&I) scope for
offshore monopile foundations - a strategic step that positions the company as a
full-service provider in the foundations market. 

Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, comments: "With Wind Ally now delivered ahead of
schedule and immediately deployed to this landmark project, we are taking a
decisive step into a new chapter for Cadeler. Over the past year, we have built
the needed capabilities to take on the full foundations scope. Establishing an
entirely new department of dedicated specialists and investing in the design of
vessels tailored for XXL monopiles has been a huge effort across the company.
Hornsea 3 will be the first project where we bring all of this preparation
together, and I am proud that we now stand ready to deliver the complete T&I of
foundations as a trusted and long-term partner to Ørsted."

The new vessel has been under construction for two years at the Cosco shipyard
in Qidong, China. It has been delivered ahead of schedule, within budget, and
with a strong safety record during construction accumulating more than 3.5
million safe working hours. The design is a result of close cooperation between
Cadeler and its key partners, including COSCO, GustoMSC, NOV, Kongsberg,
Huisman, and MAN Energy. 

Wind Ally was officially named at a naming ceremony on the 24 September. The
ceremony was attended by senior leaders and crew representatives from Cadeler,
alongside partners and key stakeholders, celebrating the naming and successful
construction of the company's first A-class vessel. Earlier today, the vessel
was officially delivered to Cadeler, marking a significant milestone in the
company's fleet expansion.

Unique capabilities for next-generation foundations
The A-class design is tailored to meet the increasing size and complexity of
offshore wind turbines and foundations. With a deck space of 5,600 m², payload
exceeding 18,000 tons, and a main crane capable of lifting above 3,300 tonnes at
39 meters, Wind Ally can transport and install up to six sets of XXL monopile
foundations per load. This efficiency reduces the number and total duration of
transits, accelerates efficiency during installation, and enhances safety and
sustainability across projects. The vessel can accommodate up to 130 crew
members and installation technicians. The hybrid design of the A-class vessels
allows swift conversion between foundation installation and wind turbine
generator installation. This unique combination of capacity and flexibility
makes the A-class unmatched in the market today.

Expanding the fleet for the future
Wind Ally is the first of three A-class newbuilds ordered by Cadeler. Her sister
vessel, Wind Ace, is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, followed
by Wind Apex in 2027. Cadeler is fully on track with its fleet expansion
strategy and, by mid-2027, the company will operate a 12-vessel fleet - the
largest and most versatile in the offshore wind industry - offering greater
flexibility and execution certainty for its global client base.

Hornsea 3 - a record-breaking wind farm
When completed, Hornsea 3 will become the single largest offshore wind farm in
the world. It will deliver 2.9 GW of renewable energy, enough to power more than
three million UK homes. Cadeler will be an important contributor to the project,
delivering the full foundation transportation and installation scope and
installing half of the associated wind turbines. 

Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, comments: "With three Cadeler vessels on hire to
deliver both the foundation and turbine transportation and installation scopes,
we are proud to play a pivotal role in Ørsted's ambitious Hornsea 3 project.
This project builds on a strong partnership that spans more than a decade. It is
a natural continuation of the trust and collaboration we have built together."

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For further information, please contact:  
 
Cadeler Press Office
+45 2830 6905
press@cadeler.com

Mikkel Gleerup 
CEO, Cadeler 
+45 3246 3102 
mikkel.gleerup@cadeler.com  
 
Alexander Simmonds 
EVP & CLO, Cadeler 
+44 7376 174172 
alexander.simmonds@cadeler.com 

About Cadeler: 

Cadeler is a global leader in offshore wind installation, operations, and
maintenance services. Cadeler is a pure play company, operating solely in the
offshore wind industry with an uncompromising focus on safety and the
environment. Cadeler owns and operates the industry's largest fleet of jack-up
offshore wind installation vessels and has for more than a decade been a key
supplier in the development of offshore wind energy to power millions of
households. Cadeler's fleet, expertise and capacity to handle the largest and
most complex next-generation offshore wind installation projects positions the
company to deliver exceptional services to the industry. Cadeler is committed to
being at the forefront of sustainable wind farm installation and to enabling the
global energy transition towards a future built on renewable energy. Cadeler is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: CDLR) and the Oslo Stock Exchange
(ticker: CADLR). For more information, please visit www.cadeler.com