Huisman has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for delivery of another 2600-tonne leg encircling crane to be installed on a turbine installation vessel the latter is constructing for Eneti.
The crane will be outfitted with a 155-metre boom, which can be extended for a lifting height of 174-metres above deck, bringing the hook height to approximately 215 metres.
Huisman said that this, combined with its 2600-tonne lifting capacity, gives the crane a degree of future-proofing, preparing it for handling next generation turbines with up to 20MW capacity.
The company said it has designed the crane to meet the requirements of the continually developing offshore renewables sector.
The crane features a small tail swing, offering optimal deck space, and, if desired, the boom can be stored on another of the vessel’s legs freeing up even more space.
Huisman will carry out the design, engineering and construction of the crane, including its pedestal adapter.
The deal follows a previous order in July last year for a similar crane.
DSME head of offshore machinery procurement Min Yun said: “We at DSME are very proud to build the second wind turbine installation vessel for Eneti and feel grateful to have another important opportunity for further strengthening the relationship with our valuable partner, Huisman.
“We feel confident that Huisman will also take up the important role in this remarkable project and will spare no effort to help construct the world’s highest-class vessel on time.”
Eneti chief executive Emanuele Lauro said: “We are delighted to extend the cooperation with Huisman and DSME and look forward to working together in the years to come.”
Huisman chief executive David Roodenburg said: “We are grateful to DSME and to Eneti for their continued trust in Huisman with this second order for a leg encircling crane.
“Like Eneti, Huisman is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
“Therefore, we have developed this crane to support the efficient construction of offshore wind farms. The LEC is designed with both reliability and scalability in mind.
“It is able to handle not only the current generation, but also the larger, higher capacity turbines anticipated in the future.”