Evaluation of transient lift loads during a decommissioning operation with a crane vessel

With the conversion of a heavy transport vessel into a crane vessel, Boskalis aims to strengthen its position in the offshore wind and decommissioning markets. The BOKALIFT 1, as the crane vessel will be named, is equipped with a 3,000 tonne crane and a class-2 Dynamic Positioning system. In order to utilise its exceptional large and strong deck...

A feasibility study for the installation of 10 MW offshore wind turbines with an SSCV

Since the oil price collapse at the end of 2014, operators in the offshore industry experience a decline in revenues and a need for downsizing. Simultaneously, the wind industry is growing every year, as an increasing amount of companies and consumers are investing in green energy. This creates opportunities for Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC),...

Allowable Wind Turbine Set-down Impact

The increased awareness of the negative consequences of man-made climate change has given rise to a fast growing offshore wind industry. Wind turbines become increasingly larger, and available locations for offshore wind farms are shifting towards deeper waters, where jack-up vessels can no longer be used for installation. Heerema Marine...