4th November 2026 in Construction, Press releases, Project news, Supply Chain
- Cadeler’s newbuild vessel Wind Apex will join the Dogger Bank C turbine installation campaign in Q3 2027.
- Wind Apex will work alongside Seaway Ventus installation vessel to complete remaining works on all three phases of Dogger Bank project.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has today signed a contract with Cadeler to provide a second turbine installation vessel for Dogger Bank C, the third 1.2GW phase of the world’s largest offshore wind farm under construction.
Cadeler’s newbuild installation vessel, Wind Apex, is expected to join the Dogger Bank C turbine installation campaign in Q3 2027 and will be available to work alongside the Seaway Ventus installation vessel to support completion works on the remaining phases of the Dogger Bank project.
The 3.6GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being built in three 1.2GW phases, Dogger Bank A, B and C, off the north-east coast of England. Once complete, the wind farm will be capable of generating enough renewable electricity to power around six million UK homes annually.
Wind Apex is the third vessel in Cadeler’s A-class series and is designed to support both offshore wind foundation and turbine installation. Dogger Bank C will be the vessel’s first deployment following delivery from the shipyard.
Alan Borland, Turbine Director at Dogger Bank Wind Farm, said:
“Securing additional specialist vessel capacity for Dogger Bank C is another important step in the delivery of this world-leading offshore wind project.
“Wind Apex will join the campaign as an additional turbine installation vessel, working alongside the project’s existing installation vessel to safely and efficiently install Dogger Bank C’s 87 turbines and support the completion of the remaining phases of the project.
“Together with our partners and contractors, we remain focused on the safe delivery of all three phases of Dogger Bank and the homegrown renewable energy the wind farm will provide for the UK.”
Mikkel Gleerup, CEO of Cadeler, commented:
“Dogger Bank is one of the world’s most ambitious offshore wind developments, and we are proud to support its delivery. We value the long-standing relationships we have built with our customers and see these contracts as a reflection of the trust they place in Cadeler to execute large-scale offshore wind projects safely and efficiently. The campaign will also mark the first deployment of Wind Apex, and we look forward to seeing her begin operations on a project of this scale.”
The 3.6GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm is a joint venture between SSE (40%), Equinor (40%) and Vårgrønn (20%). Located approximately 130 kilometres off the north-east coast of England, SSE is leading development and construction on behalf of the three joint venture partners. Equinor will operate Dogger Bank Wind Farm on completion for its expected operational life of around 35 years.
6th November 2025 in Community News, Press releases, Project news, Supply Chain
An independent report published today reveals that Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm once fully operational, will boost the UK economy by £6.1 billion during its lifetime and support thousands of UK jobs over the next three decades.
The report, written by economic consultants BVG Associates, finds the £6.1 billion GDP contribution will be driven by significant investment in UK companies, jobs and skills during the lifecycle of Dogger Bank.
At 3.6GW, Dogger Bank will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when fully operational and will be capable of generating enough power for around 6 million UK homes each year. Already, the project is beginning to generate homegrown renewable energy from initial commissioning at its first phase, which is being transmitted along subsea high voltage transmission cables for use by UK consumers.
The economic impact report was commissioned by Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s equity partners SSE, Equinor and Vårgrønn who are currently constructing the offshore wind farm in three 1.2GW phases at adjoining sites in the North Sea more than 130km from the Yorkshire Coast.
Direct spend with companies in the North-East of England and in the counties of North Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire is expected to total over £3 billion, with hundreds of jobs supported in these regions. To date this has included jobs in companies such as Jones Bros, Bowmer and Kirkland, Boston Energy and Tekmar.
With the project beginning to generate from initial commissioning at its first phase, full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs supported across the UK by Dogger Bank are expected to reach 3,600 over 2025. 1,500 of these jobs will be in the North-East of England and North Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.
A significant number of UK jobs will also continue through Dogger Bank’s operational life of at least 35 years, with an average of 1,400 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs expected to be supported over this period, which are predominantly highly skilled. These will also include roles for trainees and apprentices.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has also committed to investing a further £26 million directly in local communities to enhance science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education, and to support vital grassroots community initiatives. This community investment scheme includes a scholarship programme for STEM students, with 123 grants already awarded to students in East Riding of Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland and South Tyneside.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said:
“Clean, homegrown power is the right choice for families and industry right across the country. Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and more secure than new gas – helping us bring down bills for good.
“As shown by this independent report, offshore wind projects such as Dogger Bank will generate billions for the UK, while also delivering thousands of good jobs – showing once again that clean power is the economic opportunity of the 21st century.”
Dogger Bank Wind Farm Project Director, Olly Cass, said:
“People have always been at the heart of everything we do on Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Even from the early days of planning, there was an inherent drive from everyone involved to see what value we could unlock through this extraordinary engineering masterpiece.
”Offshore wind is a global sector with a global supply chain, but this report proves we have the skills, expertise and desire in the UK to fuel the energy transition and create economic value that’s far-reaching. The ripple effects of our UK spend, generating £6.1 billion for the UK economy, can be felt from the Highlands of Scotland, down to the south coast, and plenty more in between.
“BVGA’s report also gives us a chance to reflect on important lessons learned, so we can use Dogger Bank as the springboard for future economic growth in the UK in our development of critical energy infrastructure.”
Alun Roberts, Director of Economics, BVG Associates, said:
“Our independent analysis shows the significant impact of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Our economic model shows that the boost to the economy and jobs is sustained through the life of the project. This is vital for sustaining political support for offshore wind.”
Jones Bros senior contracts manager, James Lockwood, said:
“As a company, we are always eager to give our apprentices and trainees valuable on-site experience, and as the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank is a hugely significant project to be a part of.
“The numbers speak for themselves, with five higher apprentices and three trainee engineer apprentices working on Dogger Bank, whilst we also recruited 28 ground worker trainees and 18 plant operative apprentices.
“I know it has always brought everyone from senior managers to trainees and apprentices a great sense of pride to be associated with the scheme.”
BVGA’s report is available here: https://doggerbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dogger-Bank-Wind-Farm-economic-impact-report-by-BVG-Associates.pdf
Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s summary report in response to BVGA’s findings, which includes lessons learned, is available here: Dogger-Bank_Social-impact-report-2025.pdf
23rd May 2025 in Press releases, Project news, Supply Chain
- Third North Sea HVDC platform marks installation completion of offshore substations on all three phases of Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
- Pioneering design reduces topside weight by as much as 70% compared to traditional designs.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm and its delivery partners have successfully completed the installation of the HVDC offshore substation platform at Dogger Bank C, marking the installation completion of all three offshore substations on the world’s largest offshore wind farm under construction.
Manufactured and supplied by Aibel and installed by Heerema Marine Contractors’ Sleipnir vessel, the Dogger Bank C platform measures approximately 75 x 50 metres across and 36 metres high and sits on a four-legged steel jacket foundation structure which is fixed to the seabed, at an average water depth of around 23m.
The installation of the Dogger Bank C offshore substation topside onto the platform jacket followed on from the safe installation of the platform jacket by Heerema’s Sleipnir vessel a week earlier.
Olly Cass, Project Director for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, said:
“The installation of our third offshore substation platform marks a significant leap on our journey to delivering renewable energy for around 6 million UK homes annually once the wind farm is complete.
“Our strong partnership with Aibel, Hitachi Energy and our installation partners, with Heerema installing this third platform, has been key to the seamless completion and handover of these three pioneering structures.
“This is a significant moment for the project team, our delivery partners and for the UK’s clean energy transition.”
The innovative Aibel platform has a lean design and was the first unmanned HVDC platform to be installed in 2023, when the first of the project’s three platforms was successfully delivered at the Dogger Bank A phase. The substations are designed to be operated from shore and accessed only by a Service Operations Vessel.
Further commissioning activities will now be carried out on the platform to prepare it for future transmission of renewable energy.
Fitted with Hitachi Energy’s latest generation HVDC converter technology, Dogger Bank is the first offshore wind project in the UK to use this technology to transmit the electricity produced back to shore, ensuring the electricity is transmitted efficiently over long distances while minimising losses.
Each of the three platforms will be capable of receiving 1.2GW of AC power generated by Dogger Bank’s offshore wind turbines and converting that renewable energy to DC, before sending that clean, homegrown power ashore to three onshore convertor stations, near Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire and near Redcar on Teesside.
Mads Andersen, Aibel President and CEO, said:
“The successful installation of the DBC converter platform marks a proud milestone for Aibel and our partner Hitachi Energy. We are honoured to have contributed to the world’s largest offshore wind farm by delivering three lean and effective converter platforms. This achievement reflects the strength of our collaboration with the client partners, the dedication of our teams, and our shared commitment to accelerating the energy transition.”
Martijn Kuipers, Project Director for Doggerbank C at Heerema, said:
“Completing the installation of the Dogger Bank C offshore substation platform marks a proud milestone for Heerema. The thorough preparations and seamless collaboration between Sleipnir’s skilled crew, our project team, Dogger Bank Wind Farm and our subcontractors, enabled us to safely and successfully install the jacket and topside. This achievement reflects Heerema’s commitment to delivering complex offshore projects with precision and innovation, and we are proud to contribute to the UK’s energy transition.”
11th April 2025 in Construction, Press releases, Project news, Supply Chain
Dogger Bank Wind Farm has signed a contract with Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, to charter a second turbine installation vessel to support the ongoing delivery of the offshore wind farm off the coast of England.
This contract signing follows on from the earlier reservation agreement between Dogger Bank Wind Farm and Seaway7, announced in December 2024.
Under the contract, the Seaway Ventus jack-up installation vessel will commence turbine transport and installation work of GE Vernova Haliade-X offshore wind turbines at the Dogger Bank site in mid-2026.
This contract represents additional work for Seaway7 at the Dogger Bank development where the company already has the contracts for transport and installation of the monopile foundations and transition pieces on all three phases of the project, with the works on Dogger Bank A complete and the works on Dogger Bank B substantially complete.
Turbine installation and commissioning work is continuing at Dogger Bank A, with completion of the first phase of the offshore wind farm expected in the second half of calendar year 2025.
When fully complete, Dogger Bank will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, capable of powering around 6 million UK homes annually.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm is a joint venture between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Vårgrønn (20%). SSE Renewables is leading construction of the project on behalf of the three joint venture partners. Equinor will be lead operator of the wind farm on completion for its expected operational life of around 35 years.
25th March 2025 in Supply Chain
Alicat Workboats is a specialised ship builder based in Great Yarmouth, England, that designs and constructs high-performance workboats. They are a supplier to the offshore wind industry, providing essential crew transfer vessels and other support craft. Beyond boat building, they offer a range of marine and engineering services, including vessel maintenance, repairs, and fabrication, catering to diverse needs within the maritime sector.
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