MacGregor, component of Cargotec, has actually gotten devices orders for a total amount of 4 overseas wind solution vessels which will certainly increase the Edda Wind fleet, the overseas wind sector of the ØstensjøGroup The order was scheduled right into Cargotec’s initial quarter of 2020 order consumption as well as the initial vessel will certainly become part of solution in Q1 2022.
Two of the devices plans were granted by the shipbuilder, Astilleros Gond án in Asturias, Spain for Edda Wind’s no exhaust ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV), the initial of which will certainly become part of a company charter duration of 11 years beginning Q1 2022.
Each of these vessels will certainly be geared up with a Horizon all-electric walk-to-work gangway, consisting of the biggest incorporated traveler lift ever before fitted to a wind solution vessel, which is adjoined to a Colibri 5 tonne 3D activity made up crane. This more boosts logistics sustain by permitting a solitary driver to perfectly alter in between crane as well as gangway procedure from a centralised control terminal on the vessel’s bridge.
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“Østensjø Rederi is committed to continuously advancing the development of environmentally sustainable technologies, and MacGregor’s energy efficient equipment will contribute to improving the overall efficiency of Edda Wind’s newbuildings” states Egil Arne Skare, Chief Project Officer in Østensjø Rederi.
The various other 2 devices plans were granted by Astilleros Balenciaga that are structure Edda Wind’s 2nd generation Service Operation Vessels (SOV), which are likewise planned for zero-emission hydrogen gas. The initially of both vessels will certainly become part of solution on a 15 year charter arrangement in Q2 2022, as well as will certainly likewise be geared up with a Horizon all-electric walk-to-work gangway system as well as 3 tonne Colibri 3D activity made up crane.
Although smaller sized than their CSOV sibling vessels, the SOV’s will certainly flaunt accessibility elevations of approximately 34m over the sea surface area because of the unique layout of the Horizon walk-to-work system, particularly customized to Edda Wind’s needs. These vessels will certainly likewise gain from the extra performance offered by the centralised control terminal being found near the Dynamic Positioning Operator’s (DPO) setting on the bridge.
“Whenever we asked MacGregor to solve operational challenges put forward by our clients or ourselves, they responded quickly with well-thought-out solutions and provided excellent technical support.” states Egil Arne Skare of ØstensjøRederi “Providing low emission service vessels is not just about selecting the most energy efficient equipment, it’s the combination of the equipment and our collective experience that will give these ships an environmentally sound operational profile.”
The orders are the outcome of a lengthy partnership with Edda Wind, their ship developer, as well as various other essential providers to understand the capacity of completely energized devices as well as incorporated vessel systems. The Horizon walk-to-work gangway as well as Colibri 3D cranes are items brought right into the MacGregor profile via the procurement of TTS in 2015.
“MacGregor is delighted to have been selected to supply critical equipment to the Edda Wind newbuildings,” states Leif Bystr öm, Head of theOffshore Solutions Division “We now have a total of six walk-to-work systems and five 3D compensated cranes under various stages of completion, validating our commitment to renewable energy and to providing enhanced solutions and services to our customers through the combination of MacGregor and TTS capabilities.”
Reference: cargotec.com
