SUBSEA & OFFSHORE | SECTOR REPORT
a product onto the seabed. Huisman has upgraded its heave compensation system with a variety of new control modes to extend the operational window. The crane will be built in Huisman’s
production facility in Schiedam, the Netherlands. David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman,
says: “We are delighted to announce this contract of our valued client, Subsea7. Our pursuit of continuous improvement has led to the upgrade of our Offshore Mast Crane to an impressive 500mt, showcasing our dedication to innovation and client satisfaction.” Huisman says the small rectangular
footprint of this crane allows for easy integration with the vessel’s steel structure and direct installation of the crane on the stern, achieving a large effective outreach and reducing integration costs. Huisman has also announced an update
of its subsea Knuckle Boom Cranes for the offshore subsea construction market. They come with the most recent version
of Huisman’s Secondary Controlled Electro- hydraulic power system as standard. Huisman has also implemented the fifth generation of its HMC 05c motion and can offer Full Electric Active Heave Compensation (AHC). The firm’s patented Fiber Rope solution can be offered as an option on several models of the range to increase the lifting capacity at depth. In today’s offshore crane market, there
is a growing focus on lifts from one vessel to another. To address this need, Huisman has introduced a new feature: relative heave compensation. This innovation allows for compensation not only for the motion of the crane vessel but also for the motion of the other supply vessel. Motion detection for the supply vessel is achieved through a remote motion reference unit, which transmits the signal wirelessly to the Huisman offshore crane. This set-up has already been integrated into several
offshore cranes and is also available as a retrofit upgrade for existing Huisman cranes. Cees van Veluw, product director cranes at Huisman, says: “With the update of our Subsea Knuckle Boom Crane series, we respond to the market need for technical improvements on existing products. Vessel owners have more and more interest in aiming for zero emissions on their newbuild vessels.” Finally, Huisman has been awarded a
contract for the upgrade of the Offshore Mast Crane onboard the Aegir, owned by Heerema, which will enhance the second main hoist capacity from 2,000t to 3,200t at a height of 110m, making the upgrade suitable for the installation of large jacket foundations. The upgraded crane will feature a fixed jib section and a 3,200t lower block and hook. Roodenburg says: “We are honoured to once again collaborate with Heerema on this milestone upgrade for the Aegir vessel. This project reaffirms our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients, making their operations more efficient, and strengthening them in their current and future business.”
AWARDS The winners of the Subsea Expo Awards 2024 have been announced. UK firm J+S Subsea was one of the big winners picking up two accolades. The firm collected the Company of the Year Award – Under 50 Employees. A second award came in the Rising Star category where J+S Subsea’s environmental and sustainability adviser Kairvee Tyagi won the prize. Organised by Global Underwater Hub,
a trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors, the annual Subsea Expo Awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals working across the oil and
Techano Oceanlift has been awarded a contract by Sefine Shipyard.
gas, decommissioning, offshore energy, defence, aquaculture and marine science sectors. Around 500 guests attended the black-tie event in Aberdeen. Subsea technologies and services
provider JDR Cable Systems won the Global Exports Awards, while the Safety Innovation Award was won by TechnipFMC UK for two new health and safety initiatives introduced it in 2023 – Duty of Care and Safe Choice. Collecting the Technology Development
Award for its new i-COT ROV system were joint entrants Sonomatic and Geo Oceans. The top business award of the night
went to electrical monitoring and asset integrity solutions provider Viper Innovations, which lifted the Company of the Year Award – Over 50 Employees. Neil Gordon, chief executive of Global
Underwater Hub, said: “The Subsea Expo Awards recognise the innovators, collaborators, exporters, companies and individuals leading the way in the underwater industry. What the awards show year-on-year is the strength and diversity of the UK’s underwater supply chain as well as the talent and expertise working across it.”
A Huisman Offshore Mast Crane.
The firm has announced an update of its Knuckle Boom Cranes.
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