Huisman has been awarded another contract for the delivery of a Knuckle Boom Crane for a client in the offshore energy market. It is the company’s third order for such a crane this year.
The 550-mt Knuckle Boom Crane will be equipped with Huisman’s proprietary secondary-controlled Active Heave Compensation System, which features the latest technology in load control for various offshore environments and energy management. The crane’s boom is optimised for versatile operations on a pipelay vessel, offering an extended reach ideal for lifting objects onto the pipelay tower.
Huisman’s scope of work includes the complete range of engineering, production, installation, and testing, with a turnkey delivery from its facility in Schiedam, the Netherlands.
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New range of Knuckle Boom Cranes
This contract marks Huisman’s third significant Knuckle Boom Crane contract announced this year. The company recently introduced a new range of Knuckle Boom Cranes, which includes the potential for full electric active heave compensation. This cutting-edge feature uses patented technology to store energy in the vessel’s spinning reserve energy storage system, offering improved operational efficiency and sustainability.
The new cranes are designed to meet the growing demands of the offshore industry, ensuring reliable performance in various environmental conditions while minimising energy consumption.
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Key features of the Knuckle Boom Crane
- Active heave compensated deepwater main hoist and auxiliary hoist.
- Main hoist block catcher.
- 550-mt maximum lifting capacity.
- Huisman proprietary secondary controlled hydraulics drive system.
- 54-metre maximum reach.
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