Huisman has won a contract from CSBC Corporation to provide an offshore mast crane (OMC) for installation on the heavy-lift vessel Green Jade.
Huisman’s factory in China will build the crane for the Taiwan-flagged vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2022.
Green Jade will be deployed in offshore wind projects off of Taiwan by joint venture CSBC-DEME Wind Energy (CDWE).
The OMC will have a 4000 metric tonne lifting capacity at 125 metres above deck and is outfitted with specific auxiliary systems for handling tall structures.
The crane will enable Green Jade to install the next generation of foundations and offshore wind turbines in the most effective way, said Huisman.
The crane is prepared for a super fly jib with significant lifting capacity and a whiphoist which allows lifting of smaller components up to a height of 185 metres above deck.
In addition to the main crane, Huisman will deliver a 65 metric tonne knuckleboom crane for general lifting purposes.
Both cranes will be installed and commissioned at the CSBC shipyard.
Huisman project director Anne de Groot said: “We are very pleased with the confidence shown in Huisman by awarding us this contract.
“We are commited to deliver value adding assets to CBSC and its partners for the installation of future generation offshore wind turbines.”