AHC cranes ordered for OCV newbuild

The contract comprises a 250-tonne MacGregor AHC subsea crane and a 15-tonne MacGregor AHC offshore crane. The advanced OCV is an ST-259-CD design from Skipsteknisk, and is 125m long and 25m wide. The vessel is designed to the highest environmental standards and Clean Design requirements. It is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2012 and will be classed to Ice-1A.

“Cargotec’s offshore competence centres are dedicated to designing complete solutions that define all functionalities of a purpose-built ship,” said Jon Helle, sales director for subsea load handling. “This enables us to respond to the market demand for total functional responsibility. Cargotec not only provides advanced technology, but is committed to delivering solutions that are available and working throughout the ship’s lifetime”.