Allspeeds Delivers 'Largest' Webtool Cutter to Ashtead Technology
and better armored. The Webtool HCV330 allow the cables to be cut cleanly in a single guillotine cutting action. It can be either attached to a work-class ROV for subsea operations, or deck mounted on a vessel for scheduled cutting during cable lay / recovery. The Webtool HCV330 has a robust steel construction with electroless nickel plating to aid corrosion resistance," Allspeeds said.“We have noticed a trend in demand within offshore wind for larger cutters, the HCV330 will allow our clients to cut the larger diameter types of cables that are now being deployed for offshore wind projects
Maersk Drilling: First Order for "Chela" Crane
high specification equipment development and verification, the delivery schedule aimed for by the client can be achieved. GustoMSC has found support from several suppliers in this fast track delivery, especially JB systems for E&I and Breman Machinery as long term partner for high quality steel construction and assembly.
First Monopile Loaded at Sif’s Maasvlakte 2 Location
a number of similar transports over the next few weeks. Members of the public can witness the activities of the Sif Group up close during one of the boat tours departing from FutureLand, the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s information centre at Maasvlakte. In the summer of 2015, the listed steel construction company Sif started on the rapid development of a new location for its Monopiles business unit at a 42-ha site on Maasvlakte 2. It has since taken its colossal assembly and coating hall into use. Sif is presently completing two monopiles to a maximum length of 80 meters per week. Work on the
Tidal Power Turbines Installed in Dutch Eastern Scheldt
Engineering on a way to precisely secure the structure in place using a pull-rod clamped on to each column. To complete this solution a coupling jaw was placed on each column to guide the TPP into place. This approach allowed a safe, swift and efficient installation. The TPP’s steel construction was engineered and built by Huisman. On September 17, the 50-meter-long and 21-meter-wide structure was transported by Mammoet, mounted on 24 axle lines of self-propelled modular transporters on two coupled barges via water from their fabrication point at Schiedam to Neeltje Jans for installation
New Joysticks and Hand Controllers
; wash-down) as well as fully submersible and explosive atmospheres configurations found in marine applications. Self certified to Class I Div II. Advantages include: • Solid-state all welded force proportional joystick • All stainless steel construction • Fully submersible system • Internally potted zero-volume construction with EB welded evacuated construction • Modular removable interface and grip elements that can be changed in the field if required. (As published
MacArtney Mooring Winch for MBARI
R/V Rachel Carson. The new mooring winch represents the second MacArtney winch system in operation with MBARI, adding to a MacArtney ROV and AUV tether management winch system in operation on R/V Rachel Carson. The new MacArtney MERMAC Mooring Winch is designed as a powerful self contained steel construction with protection frame, replaceable drum, level wind, gear box, electric motor and remote control. Installed onboard MBARI scientific vessels, the winch will be used to effectively deploy and recover scientific moorings - offering a significant upgrade in terms of speed and performance when
Huisman Opens New Office in Norway
demand within the Norwegian offshore market. This is the first Huisman office in Scandinavia. Huisman is a globally operating company with history in design and manufacturing of heavy construction equipment for world's leading on and offshore companies. Founded in 1929 and originally a Dutch steel construction company - Huisman joined forces with the engineering company Itrec in 1987 to develop high quality products entirely under own management, from concept to installation. The company’s product range can be subdivided into six main categories: cranes, drilling equipment, pipelay equipment
Seaflex Bouyancy Shows Real Utility
connection of the power cable to each wind turbine Seaflex were contacted by Ballast Nedam B.V. with the request to supply bespoke buoyancy modules to be fitted inside mono piles prior to tow out to the site off the Kent coast from Vlissingen in Holland. Each monopile was of tubular steel construction at 4.5m diameter and up to 65m long. With a wall thickness of 75mm – 80mm each monopile weighed in the region of 400t. Seaflex were contracted to manufacture 6 x 88t Inflatable Buoyancy Units with a diameter of 4.5m and 6m in length to suit a standard pile. Each buoyancy unit
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