Huisman has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Vard for the delivery of cranes for a Japanese cable laying vessel in the offshore wind sector.
The contract is for a full electric 250-metric tonne Hybrid Boom Subsea Crane and a 100-metric tonne Knuckle Boom Crane destined for integration into Toyo Construction’s cable-lay and construction vessel.
The purpose-built Vard 9 15 design advances capabilities for cable-laying and turbine foundation installation works in the Japanese offshore wind sector.
Huisman’s Hybrid Boom Subsea Crane includes a fully electric traction and storage winch design that ensures secure storage of large diameter subsea wire rope.
Equipped with both passive and active heave compensation systems, this crane guarantees superior workability offshore.
The crane will undergo certification according to ClassNK regulations.
The Knuckle Boom Crane, part of Huisman’s recently launched Subsea Crane range for offshore construction vessels, is a compact powerful subsea-rated crane.
Featuring active heave compensation, this crane is designed to assist in subsea work and handle cargo efficiently across the deck.
Both cranes will be manufactured at Huisman’s production facility in Zhangzhou, China.
Toyo Construction president Haruhisa Obayashi said: “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.”
Vard senior vice president of sales & marketing Torgeir Haugan added: “We are happy to be working together once again with Huisman to deliver the two offshore subsea cranes, that will become a vital part of this complex vessel to be designed and built by Vard for Toyo Construction, our new Japanese client.”