Global Infrastructure SherpaMaersk Offshore Wind christens new Seatrium-built WTIV Maersk Viridis for US offshore wind deployment
Maersk Offshore Wind has officially christened its new Seatrium-built wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Maersk Viridis, marking the entry of the first vessel in the company's new offshore wind installation fleet. The 40,000-tonne vessel, delivered by Seatrium, is designed to install offshore wind turbines in the 15+ megawatt class and is scheduled to begin its first assignment at Equinor's Empire Wind project offshore New York in March 2026. This agreement highlights the ongoing investment in specialized vessels to support the growing US offshore wind market.
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The vessel is 40,000-tonne. "The 40,000-tonne vessel" The WTIV is designed to install offshore wind turbines in the 15+ megawatt class. "The WTIV is designed to install offshore wind turbines in the 15+ megawatt class" It is equipped with a 1,900-tonne main crane with a hook height of 180 meters. "equipped with a 1,900-tonne main crane with a hook height of 180 meters." The vessel was developed as a Jones Act–compliant solution. "The vessel was developed as a Jones Act–compliant solution"
"Maersk Offshore Wind has officially christened its new Seatrium-built wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Maersk Viridis"
"Delivered by Seatrium, the 40,000-tonne vessel"
"Equinor’s Empire Wind project offshore New York"
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