Havfram signs contract with CIMC Raffles for next-gen WTIV

The contracts are related to the supply of a GustoMSC NG-20000X self-propelled wind turbine installation jack-up vessel for Havfram, an offshore wind services and marine construction company based in Norway. 

The NG-20000X-HF vessel will be among the largest wind installation jack-ups in the industry. It features a 3,250-ton heavy lift crane and can install foundations up to 3,000 tons and wind turbines with tip heights over 300 metres in water depths up to 70 metres. Its large carrying capacity will reduce the number of vessel trips required per development, thereby improving project economics and reducing carbon emissions per installed megawatt. Havfram’s first self-propelled jack-up vessel will be equipped with NOV’s variable speed drive rack and pinion jacking system, including a regenerative power system technology that feeds the generated power back into the vessel’s system. 

“We are extremely grateful for Havfram choosing GustoMSC to support their ambition to become a leading player in the global offshore wind industry,” said Nils van Nood, Managing Director of GustoMSC. “Their capital injection, company restructuring, and new-building ambitions are commendable. We look forward to working together with their experienced team and sharing their excitement to unlock a key bottleneck in developing new clean power generation.” Nils van Nood, Managing Director of GustoMSC.