Offshore Cable Turntable Order for Jan De Nul
Jan De Nul Group to supply a 5,400 tonnes capacity cable turntable to offshore handling systems specialist Caley Ocean Systems.
The turntable, including a 5 tonnes and 10 tonnes deck tensioner, is destined for the vessel Willem de Vlamingh. In addition to this turntable, Caley is supplying a modular loading tower assembly comprising loading arm, inboard chute, and control cabin.
In the first quarter of 2013, Willem de Vlamingh will be being outfitted for cable laying offshore and then Jan De Nul Group will install the 245kV export cable connecting the Northwind offshore windfarm on the Lodewijkbank off the coast of Oostende to the Belgian power grid.
The activities of Jan De Nul Group entail 3 main business units: dredging projects (including rock installation and offshore works), civil engineering and environmental activities. It is also the owner of the most modern and technologically advanced dredging fleet in the world.