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SeatriumMaersk Offshore Wind Clash Over $475 Million WTIV Lands in London Arbitration

The dispute advances to London arbitration under LMAA rules, with details of Maersk's claims still undisclosed.

Overview

  • Seatrium said it received a notice of arbitration from Maersk Offshore Wind on Oct. 21 referring the contract dispute to London under LMAA terms.
  • Maersk terminated the US$475 million WTIV contract on Oct. 9 when the vessel was reported 98.9% complete, according to Seatrium.
  • Seatrium rejected the termination on Oct. 12, alleged repudiatory breach, and reserved its rights for what it calls a wrongful cancellation.
  • On Oct. 20, Seatrium notified the buyer that it intends to deliver the vessel on Jan. 30, 2026 despite the attempted termination.
  • A Maersk spokesperson previously cited delays as a factor for canceling, and Empire Wind developer Equinor is assessing implications after an earlier US stop‑work order.