GustoMSC Introduces The ENSIS Next-Generation Heavy Lift Crane Vessel Series

Foundation installation

GustoMSC’s new ENSIS heavy lift crane vessel series addresses the needs of the growing offshore wind foundation market. With monopiles and jackets increasing in size and weight and the continuous need for efficiency in installation, a new generation of vessels is needed.

Based on an integrated design approach, the ENSIS series features scalable and fully customizable designs and next-generation crane and deck mission equipment developed by other groups in NOV’s Marine & Construction business...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/gustomsc-introduces-the-ensis-next-generation-heavy-lift-crane-vessel-series/

Leading Marine Contractor Signs Up for Techcross BWMS

Heerema Marine Contractors has signed a contract to install Techcross’ ECS units in six vessels and barges, says an article published in Riviera Maritime Media.

About the deal

Heerema Marine Contractors, the owner of world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessels in the offshore energy industry, has signed a contract to install Techcross’ ECS units in six vessels and barges

6 BWTS

The deal to supply ballast water treatment systems to six of Heerema’s semi-submersible crane vessels came after...

https://mfame.guru/leading-marine-contractor-signs-up-for-techcross-bwms/

[Photos] World’s Largest Crane Vessel Sets World Record

World’s largest crane vessel ‘Sleipnir’ lifts 15,300 tonnes and sets a world record, reports Marine Insight.

Lift never done by a crane vessel 

Heerema’s SSCV Sleipnir, the world’s largest crane vessel, completed a 15,300 tonnes lift. It installed the topsides for Noble Energy’s Leviathan development in the Mediterranean. 

This sets a world record, lifting a module of 15,300 tonnes was never done by a crane vessel before.

About Sleipnir 

For the Leviathan development Sleipnir installed its two main...

https://mfame.guru/photos-worlds-largest-crane-vessel-sets-world-record/

Video: Heavy-Lift Crane Collapses On Offshore Vessel In Germany

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A serious accident has occurred on board of offshore installation vessel ‘Orion 1’ at the occasion of and during crane load tests. The vessel is under construction and owned by COSCO (QIDONG) OFFSHORE CO., LTD. The vessel is moored at the quayside at the Liebherr construction yard in Rostock, with the crane undergoing several load tests.

Reportedly, a few persons suffered minor injuries.

The vessel is expected for delivery to DEME NV in the second half of May 2020.

The crane has suffered...

https://www.marineinsight.com/videos/video-heavy-lift-crane-collapses-on-offshore-vessel-in-germany/

Photos: World’s Largest Crane Vessel ‘Sleipnir’ Lifts 15,300 Tonnes, Sets World Record

csm_2019-09-08 - Overview Sleipnir and Leviathan Platform

Heerema’s SSCV Sleipnir, the world’s largest crane vessel, completed a 15,300 tonnes lift this weekend, installing the topsides for Noble Energy’s Leviathan development in the Mediterranean. This sets a world record: lifting a module of 15,300 tonnes was never done by a crane vessel before.

Image Credits: hmc.heerema.com

For the Leviathan development Sleipnir installed its two main topsides with a total weight of 24.500 tonnes in less than 20 hours. Sleipnir was selected for the job in order to...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/photos-worlds-largest-crane-vessel-sleipnir-lifts-15300-tonnes-sets-world-record/

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