GE to power Heerema crane vessel
The Sleipnir is 220m long and 102m wide, it will be equipped with two cranes, each boasting a lifting capacity of 10,000 tonnes and will be used for offshore construction and heavy lifting.
“To power our newest SSCV, we wanted to collaborate with some of the best in the business,” said Martijn Wijdeveld, senior project manager at Heerema Offshore Services.
He added: “In GE, we have found a partner that brings considerable experience and know-how into the project. We are confident that their technology onboard our vessel will facilitate reliable operations.”
GE is set to provide the electrical part of the power and population system for operations onboard the vessel. This will include 12 sets of eight megawatt generators, eight units of 5.5-NW propulsion motors as well as medium-voltage switchboards and transformers.
The power generated is expected to position and propel the vessel to provide electricity to Sleipnir’s onboard vessels.
William Gu Wei Guang, head of Sembcorp Marine Rigs and Floaters, said: “To build this mammoth vessel for Heerema, we are happy to be partnering with GE. We look forward to working with GR in installing high-quality and best-in-class solutions onboard the vessel.”
The power system is being designed for fault tolerance in accordance with Lloyds Register’s Rules.
GE’s supply is expected to be delivered between September 2016 and May 2017, with the vessel scheduled to be commissioned out by December 2018.
“Building a SSCV of such proportions comes with its own set of challenges. With our deep technical expertise, we’re confident of tackling these challenges and delivering a high-quality solution to enable flawless operations of the vessel,” concluded Tim Schweikert, president and CEO of GE’s Marine Solutions business.
