MacGregor wins Chinese offshore orders

The first order is for a package of MacGregor anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) equipment for two 150-tonne bollard pull AHTS/oil recovery vessels being built by Wuhu Xinlian.

MacGregor will supply a medium-pressure anchor windlass/mooring winch, capstans, tugger winches, storage reels and a power pack. From its Hatlapa range, it will supply a 300 tonne line pull/450 tonne brake holding capacity low-pressure anchor handling/towing winch equipped with friction clutches to enable quick release within three seconds during an emergency. It will also supply 360 tonne SWL shark jaws and 200 tonne SWL guide pins from its Triplex range.

The second order from Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding is for two 100 tonne active heave compensated subsea MacGregor cranes. They will be fitted to two 86m multi-purpose platform supply vessels (PSVs) under construction.

Delivery for both orders is scheduled for May to October 2015.

“With MacGregor’s comprehensive product range coupled with the experience and services that come with its Hatlapa and Triplex products, we have been able to make a breakthrough into the mid-size anchor handling vessel market with low pressure anchor handling/towing winches,” said Francis Wong, vice president, sales, offshore.

“A key quality of PSVs is that they are able to perform a wide variety of tasks effectively in demanding offshore environments. The MacGregor cranes will ensure that flexibility,” added Tom Svennevig, vice president, offshore load handling.