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A 700mt travelling quayside crane
With the 700mt Travelling Quayside Crane, the load-out process of offshore wind turbine components can take place signifcantly faster compared to the regular methods.
Photo courtesy of Huisman.
Huisman has developed a 700mt travelling quayside crane for the load-out of ofshore wind turbine components. The move comes as a result of rising demand for large, 2,600mt and 4,000mt Skyhook Cranes for the load-out of foundation pieces and installation of foating turbines.
Huisman is committed to driving the growth of renewable energy and making heavy project logistics more sustainable. With this 700mt travelling quayside crane, the load-out process of ofshore wind turbine components can take place signifcantly faster compared to the regular methods that involve crawler cranes, or a tandem-lifting by two cranes with a capacity around 200mt to 300mt.
Fully electric
The new quayside crane has been designed fully electric, allowing for a direct connection to the quayside power grid. This allows regenerative energy to be directed back into the utility grid, thus drastically limiting the net energy consumption of the crane. Although the crane is designed to travel on a track 16m wide, this can be adapted to local requirements. Capable of lifting 700mt at a radius of 25m, the crane can bring
Cees van Veluw – Product Manager Cranes at Huisman.
many turbine components to any place in the hold of the majority of the cargo vessels currently used for turbine transportation. The ability to travel at decent speed with load in the hook enables a more fexible delivery schedule of components to the load-out quayside. This results in a more efcient use of the quayside and a quicker turnaround for the transportation vessel.
Increased efciency
Cees van Veluw, Product Manager Cranes at Huisman, states, “We see a need in the ofshore wind logistics market for increased efciency in smaller ports in newly developed ofshore wind areas. The traditional use of crawler cranes or multiple smaller quayside cranes would require a very large backyard. It also requires the transport vessel to be moored along the quayside for an unnecessarily long time. With this new 700mt Huisman Travelling Quayside Crane, ofshore wind ports can be ready for a quick load-out of turbine components in a sustainable manner.”
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Features & benefts
• A full electrically driven crane, resulting in high positioning accuracy, efcient energy use, reduced maintenance, reduced noise, and high reliability. • Track width of 16m, can be adjusted to local requirements. • 700mt lifting capacity at a radius of 25m. • Dual Main Hoist, allowing for fexible rigging confgurations without the need for an extensive portfolio of slings and grommets at hand. • A 57m long boom, adjustable for other confgurations. • Cabin ‘eye level’ at 33.5m height above the quayside. • Optionally the crane can be equipped with a lift-of boost system for increased speed. • Design is adjustable for local requirements.
The Dutch Approach
For the Dutch, working at sea is in the blood. For centuries, our companies have worked ofshore gaining a deep understanding of the specifc conditions above and below sea level that can make or break a project. That experience means the Netherlands is home to some of most successful and innovative ofshore wind businesses, maritime companies, and research institutes in the world. Our supply chain is a strong one with global reach and it’s here to help you develop your own ofshore wind industry with confdence.
