DECEMBER 5, 2018– MacGregor is to provide deck equipment for 4 companion and also 4 harbor tugboats from Cheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd in Hong Kong, with tools distributions intended on a moving routine beginning in the 2nd quarter of 2019 with throughout of the 3rd quarter.
The 32 m yanks will certainly run in India, Southeast Asia and also various other areas worldwide with MacGregor providing portable and also high-performance companion winches, support windlasses, hauling winches, hydraulic power packs and also power liftoff (PTO) systems.
The MacGregor winches have actually been especially made to take full advantage of vessel efficiency by decreasing tools weight.
“We understand that detailed consideration of vessel operation and design is key to providing an optimum solution,” states Høye Høyesen, Vice President, Advanced Offshore Solutions, MacGregor. “For this reason, we work closely with ship designers and shipyards to provide solutions that fully meet customer requirements.”
“Our deck handling solution uses a simplified structural design to reduce winch weights and improve control panel construction,” states Terry Onn, Senior Manager, Sales and also Marketing, MacGregor. “The reduced weight and dimensions of the winch deliver a ten percent increase in vessel speed during forward tows, offering a considerable operational advantage to the customer.”
“Our track record in delivering safe and efficient equipment was an influential factor in securing these contracts,” he included. “MacGregor has a long and successful relationship with Cheoy Lee Shipyards, supplying numerous systems over the years. We are very happy to be the customer’s preferred choice for deck machinery systems, strengthening our position as a market leader in this segment.”