Boskalis Introduces World’s Largest Subsea Rock Installation Vessel ‘Windpiper’

Royal Boskalis B.V. (Boskalis) has announced the addition of a new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel, the “Windpiper,” to its fleet. With a massive cargo capacity of 45,000 metric tons, this new vessel will be the largest in the industry.

The introduction of the ‘Windpiper’ will double Boskalis’ SRI capacity, making it the largest player in this market, which includes three of its existing vessels.

The ‘Windpiper’ is set for delivery in the first quarter of 2026 and will mainly