Huisman to deliver Knuckle Boom Cranes for Capital Offshore's new platform supply vessels
Huisman has signed a contract with Greek shipowner Capital Offshore for the delivery of four state-of-the-art Knuckle Boom Cranes. These cranes will be integrated into the new MMC-designed platform supply vessels (PSVs), currently under construction at the Fujian Mawei shipyard, and destined for operations in the Brazilian market.
The cranes boast a lifting capacity of 100mt each, and are designed to operate at depths of up to 3,000 meters, ensuring optimal performance in demanding offshore environments.
Equipped with Huisman’s proprietary Active Heave Compensation (AHC) System, which connects the crane’s electric setup to the vessel’s DC grid, enabling efficient interaction with the vessel’s electrical energy storage system. This integration significantly reduces the net energy consumption of offshore lifting operations.
The cranes will be integrated with the Kongsberg-designed power grid onboard the vessels. This integration maximises the cranes’ power performance while significantly reducing net energy consumption, thanks to Huisman’s proprietary energy recovery management system.
David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman: “We are pleased to announce our new cooperation with Capital Offshore through this initial order, which marks an important milestone for us. We are proud to have earned Capital Offshore’s confidence in our capabilities. Our cranes are engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability in the most demanding offshore environments, and we look forward to supporting Capital Offshore in their operations. We see this as the start of a strong and lasting partnership, built on a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.”