Norwegian- based shipbuilding and also layout team Ulstein has actually revealed the layout for a brand-new structure setup vessel making it possible for drivers and also professionals to successfully move and also set up monopiles or coat structures approximately 5,000 loads.
The brand-new ULSTEIN HX122 vessel includes an ULSTEIN X-BOW and also an ultra-high-capacity 8,000 mt crane, crafted for the future generation of structures in the overseas wind market.
Market experts and also brokers have actually flagged a predicted scarcity of structure setup vessels as existing tonnage and also newbuild orders are anticipated to hang back predicted need. The trouble can just worsen as the dimension and also weight of structures remain to expand, exceeding the lift capacities of existing vessels.
“We identified and addressed that issue already some years ago,” stated Nick Wessels, Marketing & & Sales Manager at Ulstein Design &Solutions BV. “Based on extensive market studies we developed what we believe is the most efficient solution for the industry; the ULSTEIN HX118 design”.
“However, the quick developments in this industry create uncertainty with wind farm developers, where we see for some future projects the preference to install even larger foundations up to 5,000 tons. Hence the need for a larger capacity vessel,” Wessels & stated.
Ko Stroo,Product Manager atUlstein Design & Solutions BV, stated,“Significant R&D effort has been put into the development of our heavy lift vessel portfolio, working closely with industry partners on mission equipment integration, operability performance and lowering CO2 emissions, creating safer and more efficient installation vessels using proven technologies.
“The ULSTEIN HX122 is our latest and largest heavy lift vessel design, allowing contractors to keep pace with the rapid growth of wind turbine foundations.”
Loa 230 m
Beam 61.6 m
Crane capability 8,000 mt
Deck location 10,000 m2
Deck stamina 15 – 30 t/m2
Draught 7.5– 11 m
Complement 180 individuals
