Huisman will supply an integrated package for the deepwater offshore installation vessel being built for Solstad Offshore and SBM Offshore. The scope comprises a 350-mt A-frame, a 500-mt Knuckle Boom Crane, a 20-mt Auxiliary Crane, and a 2500-mt basket for the storage of flexibles, fibre ropes, and mooring chains.
The equipment package will support a wide range of offshore construction and installation activities. Shipbuilder CIMC Raffles Offshore awarded the contract.
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Substantial lifting and handling capabilities
The 350-mt A-frame enables the deployment of rope from the vessel’s main winch package. It also incorporates the use of Huisman’s patented Active Heave Compensation technology. This ensures safe and efficient operations in challenging offshore environments.
The combination of the 500-mt Knuckle Boom Crane, Auxiliary Crane and advanced A-frame system will equip the vessel with substantial lifting and handling capabilities, enabling efficient execution of offshore projects worldwide.
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Norwegian offshore market
For Huisman, it is the first project for the joint venture of Solstad Offshore and SBM Offshore. The project also further strengthens the company’s position in the Norwegian offshore market and underscores its commitment to developing advanced lifting and handling solutions for the offshore construction, subsea and energy sectors.
Picture: Huisman to deliver advanced lifting and handling systems for new Solstad Offshore and SBM Offshore installation vessel (image by Huisman).
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