Dutch firm Huisman has secured a contract to provide two subsea cranes for Toyo Construction’s new cable laying vessel (CLV), being constructed by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard.
The contract Huisman signed with Vard is for the supply of full electrical 250 mt Hybrid Boom Subsea Crane, and a 100 mt Knuckle Boom Crane that can be built-in into Toyo’s CLV newbuild.
The purpose-built VARD 9 15 design is predicted to advance capabilities for cable-laying and turbine basis set up works within the Japanese offshore wind sector.
Designed to satisfy the precise Toyo’s necessities and preferences of Toyo, 250 mt Hybrid Boom Crane will endure certification based on ClassNK laws.
It represents a confirmed subsea crane idea that mixes the excessive lifting peak of a traditional lattice-type increase crane with the operational benefits of a Knuckle Boom Crane.
The 100 mt Knuckle Boom Crane, a part of Huisman’s just lately launched subsea crane vary for offshore development vessels, is a subsea-rated crane, that options lively heave compensation. The crane is designed to help in subsea work and deal with cargo effectively throughout the deck.
Both cranes can be manufactured at Huisman’s manufacturing facility in Zhangzhou in China.
“We are delighted with the opportunity to supply our new cable lay vessel with Huisman’s state-of-the-art offshore cranes. Huisman’s proven track record of manufacturing cranes of superb quality will boost our intentions to become a top-class contractor for offshore wind and other offshore construction projects,” stated Haruhisa Obayashi, President of Toyo Construction.
“We are honored to announce our partnership with Toyo Construction as an esteemed new client in Japan. We take pride in supplying cutting-edge equipment for their multi-purpose construction vessel, empowering Toyo to excel in offshore construction in Japan and beyond,” added David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman.
