Norwegian outfit Motus Technology has been awarded a contract by Seatrium to deliver engineering, design, and construction of the platform main crane to the 840MW Empire Wind 1’s offshore substation, off the coast of New York.
The main platform crane from Motus will be delivered to Seatrium’s Singapore yard, before the offshore substation platform will be installed about 20 miles south of Long Island.
Following completion, the Empire Wind 1 OSS Platform will be operated by Equinor. The project will power several hundred thousand homes in New York and is expected to be a significant contributor in supporting the United States’ energy transition goals for a low-carbon future.
“We take genuine pride in bringing the benefit of our technological expertise to the offshore wind sector and to be chosen by Seatrium Limited for the design and delivery of the main pedestal crane for installation on the Empire Wind Offshore Platform,” said Motus Technology sales manager Magnus Lerheim (pictured above left, with, from left to right, project manager Robert Bjerknes, chief technology officer Bernt Elias Sandøy and sales director Ole Kristian Varhaugvik).
The self-contained electric-hydraulic offshore crane is developed to lift five tonnes at 30 metres and is designed in accordance with the API 2C Eight Edition. It will comply with US statutory laws and regulations for inspection, installation, and operation in offshore Federal areas.
As the crane will be left unattended for long periods, special considerations are given to protect the components from the harsh offshore conditions and to reduce the required maintenance and start-up time for mobilizing/demobilizing on the platform.
“This contract award supports our strategy to increase our supply of high-end cranes to the renewable industry,” said Motus Technology chief executive Kjell Hollen.
“Through its operations in the US, the Empire Wind platform will contribute to decarbonization offering non-fossil power from offshore wind.
“Empire Wind 1 is one of the most mature offshore wind projects on the east coast of the US, and we are excited to be part of this development.”