DEME reinforces its offshore wind fleet with acquisition of Viking Neptun

The 145-m long vessel is also equipped with a large, unobstructed deck and a 400-tonne active heave compensated knuckleboom crane, which also makes Viking Neptun ideal for the construction of floating windfarms.

DEME Offshore managing director Hugo Bouvy said, “Acquiring a second, large cable-laying vessel ensures we are ready to serve client’s needs now and in the future, and that we take a proactive role in helping to facilitate the energy transition.

“We share Eidesvik’s focus on pushing for more environmentally friendly operations and we will also investigate opportunities for further co-operation between our two companies.”

Viking Neptun is set to join the DEME fleet in Q4 2022.