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In pics: A tour of Van Oord’s upgraded Svanen

In pics: A tour of Van Oord’s upgraded Svanen

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 15, 2024 | Heavy lift, News, Offshore wind, Ship conversion/refit

Van Oord has given its heavy-lift vessel Svanen a new lease on life with a major upgrade that is nearing completion. SWZ|Maritime was invited to come and see what the vessel now looks like while it is still in the Port of Rotterdam. The Svanen is mostly used to...
VIDEO: Growth spurt for Van Oord’s heavy-lift vessel Svanen

VIDEO: Growth spurt for Van Oord’s heavy-lift vessel Svanen

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 7, 2024 | Heavy lift, News, Offshore wind, Ship conversion/refit

In just a night, Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen grew 25 metres taller. As part of a major upgrade, a huge A-framed gantry extension, weighing 1200 tonnes, has been installed on top of the vessel. The operation increased the total height of the Svanen...
Mammoet’s largest crane to install new A-frame Svanen

Mammoet’s largest crane to install new A-frame Svanen

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 22, 2024 | Heavy lift, News, Offshore wind, Project cargo, Ship conversion/refit

One of the largest cranes in the world, the Mammoet PTC210-DS, will shortly undertake the lift of a huge A-Frame for the Van Oord-owned heavy lift installation vessel, Svanen. The colossal 210,000-tonne-metre, 3200-tonne class crane was chosen as it is one of the few...
Huisman to deliver 500-mt Offshore Mast Crane to Subsea7

Huisman to deliver 500-mt Offshore Mast Crane to Subsea7

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 23, 2024 | Heavy lift, News, Offshore, Ship conversion/refit

Huisman has won a contract from Subsea7 for the delivery of a 500-mt Offshore Mast Crane. The fully electric crane will be installed on one of Subsea7’s pipelay vessels and will be deployed for deep water installations. The 500mt Offshore Mast Crane for Subsea7 will...
Van Oord plans major upgrade for heavy-lift installation vessel Svanen

Van Oord plans major upgrade for heavy-lift installation vessel Svanen

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 12, 2023 | Heavy lift, News, Offshore wind, Ship conversion/refit

Van Oord’s heavy-lift installation vessel Svanen will get a major upgrade. Among other improvements, the gantry crane will be extended by 25 metres, making the vessel ready to handle the next generation of monopile foundations for offshore wind projects. The extension...
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