Customer Challenge: Installation of 6 large structures in the South China Sea. The dry weights of the structures were in the order of 200-400 metric tons. Due to the water depth of 1500 meter, potential risk of resonance had to be mitigated. Cranemaster Solution: By using two Cranemaster passive heave…

Customer Challenge: Lowering and installation of 16 suction anchors for APL at the Neptune Deep Water Port Project (DWPP). Due to the suction anchor’s hydrodynamic properties, it was required to reduce the dynamic loads in the splash zone. Cranemaster Solution: A Cranemaster unit with SWL of 400 metric tons and 4,3…

Customer Challenge: When the MV Rena grounded on Otaiti (Astrolabe Reef) in the Bay of Plenty, it resulted in one of New Zealand’s most significant maritime environmental disasters. The removal process was considered a difficult and risky process. Cranemaster Solution: Cranemaster assisted with calculations and lift simulations prior to the…

Customer Challenge: The vessel Normand Seven was chartered from Solstad Offshore ASA by Subsea 7 and converted into a subsea pipe laying vessel for a long-term contract in Brazilian waters. Subsea 7 looked into ways to dynamically test the flexible pipe tensioner installed on the vessel. Cranemaster Solution: A standard…

Customer Challenge: Lifting of a platform structure from a barge onto a platform. Cranemaster Solution: Two Cranemaster units in series with SWL of 400 metric tons and 4,3 meter stroke. Cranemaster Quick Lift functionality was used to avoid re-contact after lift off.

Customer Challenge: Installation of the wave energy device bioWAVE near Port Fairy, Victoria, in rough weather conditions. Cranemaster Solution: Two large Cranemaster passive heave compensators with SWL of 700 metric tons and 400 metric tons. The Results: The two Cranemaster units functioned perfectly, resulting in reduced DAF in the splash…