(Credit: Van Oord)
(Credit: Van Oord)
(Credit: Van Oord)
Van Oord’s Svanen vessel has obtained a significant improve which elevated its complete top to 125 meters, making it one of many largest heavy-lift vessels on this planet appropriate for dealing with the following technology of monopile foundations for offshore wind.
Svanen grew 25 meters taller with the set up of an A-framed gantry extension, weighing 1,200 tonnes, on high of the vessel.
The extension had been constructed by Holland Shipyard. One of the most important cranes on this planet was used for the set up at Mammoet Schiedam.
Besides the gantry extension, the improve features a modernization of the lifting hooks that can enhance the lifting capability of the vessel from 3,000 tonnes to 4,500 tonnes, an enchancment of the gripper to deal with elevated masses and a modification of the construction of the vessel to accommodate the newest hammer measurement.
The improved Svanen might be prepared for operation within the third quarter of 2024.
Due to the worldwide demand for renewable vitality, wind farm know-how is progressing swiftly, with generators frequently growing in measurement. This main improve is making ready the Svanen to deal with the following technology of monopile foundations for offshore wind initiatives, in line with Van Oord.
“We are immensely proud to have constructed one of the largest steel structures in our history for the extension of Van Oord’s Svanen, including the provision of new accommodation units. This project required not only exceptional precision in engineering but also presented us with significant logistical challenges,” mentioned Marco Hoogendoorn, Commercial Director at Holland Shipyards.
“I’m proud to be part of a dedicated project team giving the Svanen yet another life. Originally deployed for bridge construction, the vessel has been contributing to offshore wind construction since the start of the energy transition. Following a significant upgrade in 2017, it is now undergoing further enhancements to continue installing many more foundations for offshore wind farms in the years ahead,” added Maarten Loman, Project Manager Svanen modification at Van Oord.
