Dutch heavy lifting equipment specialist Huisman has signed a contract with Vard to supply a 250mt knuckle boom crane for installation on a newbuild offshore construction vessel.
The vessel for Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) is currently under construction at Vard and is destined for operations in the Taiwanese offshore wind market.
The crane (pictured) features a lifting capacity of 250mt and is equipped with a below-deck winch. According to Huisman, this below-deck configuration reduces maintenance requirements and ensures easy accessibility for servicing.
DFO chief executive Polin Chen said: “We are very pleased to have a Huisman crane on the latest addition to our fleet.
“We were impressed by Huisman’s combination of quality, reliability, and strong local support, along with their superior technical solution that meets the unique demands of our customers.
“We also appreciated their open and constructive dialogue in addressing any challenge that arose.”
Huisman’s APAC commercial director Timon Ligterink said: “We are very pleased with Vard and Dong Fang Offshore’s continued trust in Huisman.
“This contract marks another important step in supporting the development of offshore wind infrastructure in Taiwan, and we are proud to contribute with our advanced lifting solutions.”
This contract builds on Huisman’s established relationship with both DFO and Vard. In 2023, DFO awarded Huisman a basket system contract and a letter of intent (LOI) for a cable lay system. Huisman has also previously delivered multiple cranes and pipelay systems for Vard-built vessels.