Huisman awarded order for two Knuckle Boom Cranes for Sea1 Offshore
Huisman has secured a contract for the delivery of two 250mt Knuckle Boom Cranes, to be installed on the new ST-245-designed offshore energy support vessels of Sea1 Offshore, a Norwegian shipping company. The contract was signed with COSCO (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd.
The cranes will feature Huisman’s proprietary Active Heave Compensation system. This system 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.
This fourth contract of the year underscores another instance of the market placing their trust in Huisman’s premium technology, following the major upgrade of its Knuckle Boom Crane series announced last year.
Cees van Veluw, Product Director Cranes at Huisman, says: “With the current surge in newbuilds in the OSV sector, we are witnessing growing demand for high-quality equipment with low energy consumption. Huisman’s Active Heave Compensation solutions address these requirements and include our patented technology for seamless interaction with the vessel’s Electrical Energy Storage System. We are pleased with the confidence both Sea1 Offshore and COSCO Qidong Offshore have shown in Huisman for the delivery of these cranes.”
Key features of the Knuckle Boom Crane
- Active heave compensated deepwater main hoist and auxiliary hoist
- Main hoist block catcher
- 250mt maximum lifting capacity
- Huisman proprietary Active Heave Compensation system
- 36 meters maximum reach
