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CRANES & OFFSHORE WIND

HLP is developing a crane that will enable tower

HLP is developing a crane that will enable pieces to be stacked components such as towers to be stacked in multiple layers on vertically in marshalling areas. installation vessels.

HLP is developing a ring crane capable of 6,000 tonne lifts.

Mammoet’s

PTC200 crane assembling a ? oating wind turbine blade.

Images courtesy of HLP heave compensation in a fully electric and closed-loop hydraulic setup, elimi- nating the need for a separate motion- compensated crane.

The vessel design is optimized for both mooring and hook-up operations and of- fers a ? exible deck layout and speci? c provisions for mission equipment inte- gration, including electric subsea cranes.

Electri? cation enhances operational smoothness and reduces downtime.

Inman sees strong market potential for the FWIV. “Floating offshore wind is going to be a global industry, and it’s going to be big from the get go.” www.marinelink.com 33

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