Deltamarin Ltd. and Offshoretronic S.L. unveil groundbreaking new jackup monopile and wind turbine installation vessels at SMM 2026
On the second day of SMM 2026, the world’s leading maritime industry trade fair in Hamburg, Deltamarin Ltd. and Offshoretronic S.L. formally announced the signing of an Exclusive Engineering Consultant Agreement to develop the world’s largest jackup monopile and wind turbine installation vessel, designated the VITRUVIAN Class, to a so-called shipyard-ready status. This strategic collaboration ...
On the second day of SMM 2026, Deltamarin Ltd. and Offshoretronic S.L. announced their collaboration to develop the world's largest jackup monopile and wind turbine installation vessel, known as the VITRUVIAN Class. This strategic alliance aims to address the evolving needs of the offshore wind sector, with next-generation turbines expected to enter commercial service by 2030.
These advanced turbines, ranging from 20 to 30 MW, will be deployed in water depths from 30 to 60 meters, necessitating monopile foundations of record-breaking length, diameter, and weight.
The VITRUVIAN Class development is driven by three core objectives: unmatched lifting capacity, superior economic viability, and strategic foresight. The vessel is designed to handle monopiles exceeding 3,000 metric tonnes, a capability far surpassing current global fleet limits. Advanced system integration and streamlined operations ensure cost-effectiveness and long-term competitiveness.
With 20-30 MW turbines set to redefine the market by 2030, the VITRUVIAN Class promises a robust, safety-first platform to meet the escalating demands of foundation installation in the offshore wind industry's next era.
The VITRUVIAN Class Monopile Installation Vessel (MPIV) boasts an overall length of 179 meters and a beam of 75 meters, providing extensive deck space and operational stability. It will be the world's largest jackup vessel upon its launch. Additionally, Deltamarin and Offshoretronic will introduce a Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) variant of the VITRUVIAN platform, specifically designed for the safe handling of 20-30 MW wind turbine components, including towers, nacelles, and blades.
Together, these vessel types are set to revolutionize large-scale offshore wind deployment, delivering the critical installation capabilities required for turbines exceeding 20 MW while improving cost efficiency and safety across the offshore wind industry.
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