An screengrab from video clip revealing the crane collapse, May 2, 2020.

Crane producer Liebherr- MCCtec Rostock has actually attended to the crane collapse aboard newbuild overseas installment vessel at a Liebherr lawn in Rostock, Germany previously this month.

In a declaration, the firm stated the mishap throughout an overload examination of the crane was the outcome a damaged crane hook supplied by a third-party provider.

The occurrence happened May 2 throughout tons screening of a 5,500-tonne capability Liebherr- MCCtec Rostock HLC 295000 crane aboard the Orion 1, a newbuild overseas wind installment vessel being constructed for DEME.

The vessel, which is unfinished by COSCO (QIDONG) Offshore, reached the Liebherr building and construction lawn last November for installment of the crane– the last stage in the building and construction procedure.

Two individuals experienced severe injury when the crane fell down.

“At this point we wish the injured persons all the best and hope for a full and speedy recovery,” stated Leopold Berthold, Managing Director of Liebherr- MCCtec Rostock GmbH. “Considering the extent of the damages, we are above all thankful that it did not cause more personal injuries. Our priorities currently lie in fully supporting the investigating authorities in order to contribute to the quickest possible clarification of the accident,” included Berthold.

At this phase in the examinations, the accountable authorities as well as professionals with one voice concur that a damaged crane hook was the reason for the mishap, Liebherr stated in a statement.

“The exact reasons as to why the hook did not withstand the load are unclear at this stage of investigations. The design and manufacture of the crane hook was purchased from an external supplier. A design or production error of the Liebherr crane can therefore be excluded,” the firm stated.

The overload examination that resulted in the mishap was prepared for to get to 5,500 tonnes, the crane’s optimum capability, nonetheless the failing of the crane hook happened at 2,600 tonnes, well listed below the optimum.

The video clip listed below programs the noticeable hook failing throughout the examination training of a barge.

“The lift should have been carried out through the hoisting of a barge. Carrying out an overload test is a typical procedure for the industry, whereby the crane is tested for its maximum lifting capacity. Currently known facts indicate that the incident occurred at a load of around 2,600 tonnes causing a chain reaction which led to the accident,” Liebherr stated.

The Orion 1 was intended to mount 103 coats at the 950MW Moray East overseas wind ranch in Scotland when distribution later on this month.