21.03.2014

Huisman to build world’s largest crane

Dutch based heavy lift and offshore specialist Huisman has received a letter of intent for the construction of two 10,000 tonne cranes from offshore oil and gas installation specialist Heerema.

Intended for Heerema’s planned semi-submersible crane vessel, the cranes will be capable of lifting their maximum capacity at a radius of 48 metres. The cranes will also feature a 2,500 tonne auxiliary hoist and a whip hoist which will have a maximum reach of 155 metres. Manufactured at its production facility in Xiamen, China, the new cranes will be tub mounted with a 30 metre diameter slew ring.

Anne de Groot, Huisman project director, said: “We are extremely proud of this commitment from Heerema. Firstly, the fact that Heerema has shown their confidence in our ability to build the largest cranes ever and secondly that yet another important Huisman innovation will deliver a contribution to the success of our client and the progression of the crane industry.”
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Huisman has received a letter of intent for the construction of two 10,000 tonne cranes