Windcat and Orsted Sign Five-Year Crew Transfer Vessel Agreements for Grimsby-Based Offshore Wind Farms - News and Statistics

Jul 15, 2026

Windcat, a company within the Saverys family-controlled CMB.TECH, has secured long-term agreements to provide crew transfer vessel services for Orsted’s offshore wind farm operations based out of Grimsby. The source for this information is Splash247.

Contract Details and Vessel Deployment

The contracts have a firm term of five years, with optional extensions available. Seven vessels are already operating on Orsted’s UK projects. Although previous agreements included extension options, the Danish developer chose to enter new long-term contracts for these vessels. All vessels based in Grimsby are a mix of medium and large crew transfer vessels, comprising four 12-seater and three 24-seater units.

Operational Context

Orsted’s Generation UK Hub operates and maintains six offshore wind farms from Grimsby’s Royal Docks, delivering green energy to millions of homes and businesses. The agreements further strengthen the long-standing relationship between Windcat and Orsted.

Executive Comment

Willem van der Wel, managing director at Windcat Workboats, indicated that Orsted’s long-term commitment to charter seven of the company’s vessels for its UK hub reflects the high-class services provided by Windcat.

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