Royal Boskalis B.V. reports that the latest addition to its fleet will be the Windpiper, a subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel with a cargo capacity of 45,500 tonnes, making it the world’s
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Royal Boskalis B.V. reports that the latest addition to its fleet will be the Windpiper, a subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel with a cargo capacity of 45,500 tonnes, making it the world’s largest capacity vessel in this sector. It is set for delivery in the first quarter of 2026, with its first projects expected to be located in Northwest Europe.
The Windpiper is being developed by converting an existing new vessel under the supervision of Boskalis. With dimensions of 227 meters in length and 40 meters in breadth, the vessel will have a total installed power exceeding 31,000 kW. In addition to its moonpool for the fall pipe installation, the vessel will feature an inclined fall pipe, crucial for the protection of offshore structures such as the foundations of offshore wind turbines. Equipped with seven thrusters and DP2 certification, the Windpiper is specifically designed for optimal performance in challenging offshore conditions.
The Windpiper’s substantial capacity, divided over two holds, makes it
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