MacGregor equips eighth offshore wind service vessel

Once again the vessel will be equipped with MacGregor’s Horizon, an all-electric walk-to-work gangway.

“MacGregor is delighted to have yet another order to supply critical equipment to the Edda Wind newbuildings,” commented Pasi Lehtonen, senior vice president, Offshore Solutions Division.

“This is the eighth in the series of walk-to-work systems delivered to Edda Wind. We acknowledge the market validation of our capabilities in equipping this type of SOV system globally. It also reaffirms our strong commitment to provide enhanced sustainable solutions and services to our customers.”

The Horizon gangway offers reportedly the widest gangway bridge currently available and the largest passenger lift integrated on a gangway tower structure.

MacGregor reports that its safety and efficiency are enhanced by an augmented reality operator station, which allows a single operator to change between crane and gangway operation from a centralised control station on the vessel’s bridge.

The system is also interconnected to a Colibri 5 tonne 3D motion compensated crane, whose design is distinguished by its agility in compensating loads in 3D mode.