Jumbo has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMIH) for the detailed engineering and construction of a new DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel (HLCV) estimated to be delivered in the first quarter of 2020.
The LOI was signed Friday 8 December.
HLCV Design
The newly developed HLCV has been designed together with Ulstein Design and Solutions. Environmental considerations and improved fuel efficiency have been factored into this optimised HLCV design where the vessel will be powered by dual fuel engines and has the ability to run on natural gas (LNG).
World's Largest X-Bow Vessel
The hull will be outfitted with an X-Bow enabling a significantly more consistent transit speed and offshore workability in severe weather conditions. With a vessel length of 185 m and a width of 36 m, the HLCV will be the world’s largest X-Bow vessel.
Offshore Mast Cranes
The new HLCV will be further equipped with two offshore mast cranes with a lifting capacity of 2200 and 400 tonnes respectively and with water depth ratings of 3000 m each. These cranes, designed and constructed by Huisman Equipment, will enable Jumbo to meet customer demands for lifting capacities beyond what Jumbo’s offshore division can offer today. The new HLCV will also be equipped with a moon pool and is flex-lay prepared.
Offshore Energy Markets
With this vessel, Jumbo will service the new economic era of the global offshore energy industry by providing smarter and more cost efficient solutions to the following markets:
- Installation of wind turbine foundations
- Installation/decommissioning of fixed oil and gas facilities in shallow waters
- Installation of moorings systems and floating structures in deeper waters
- Installation of subsea structures, foundations and (flex-lay) tie-backs
Jumbo currently operates a fleet of ten heavy lift vessels which provide lifting capacities from 650 to 3000 mt.
Picture: One of Jumbo's current HLCVs, the Jumbo Javelin (by Jumbo).
