Turkish yard orders MacGregor cranes

The cranes will be installed on a newbuild 129m subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and construction vessel for a Norwegian owner. The 250-tonne unit will have its winch installed below the working deck and both cranes will be fitted with a MacGregor Arctic package for operations in cold climates.

According to Cargotec, the cranes will enable the ship, to the Skipsteknisk ST-259 design, to operate at depths of between 2,600m and 3,000m.

“Environmentally-friendly and safe offshore operations are steadily becoming a standard for many operators,” said Frode Grovan, director, sales and marketing for advanced load handling. “The MacGregor equipment shares this focus and will be delivered with the added benefit of wire rope integrity software, which enhances operational safety and allows an operator to monitor a wire’s wear status and therefore plan for its replacement and even extend its lifespan.”