In an impressive engineering achievement, the height of Van Oord’s ship Svanen was increased by 25 meters during a night operation . This was made possible by the addition of a 1,200-tonne A-frame gantry on top of the heavy lift installation vessel.
New height and strength for the Svanen ship
Additionally, the operation carried out in Mammoet Schiedam involved one of the most voluminous cranes globally, culminating in a total height of the vessel of 125 meters after the modifications carried out by Holland Shipyard.
[post_relacionado]The improvement was not limited to the increase in the height of the ship; A modernization of the lifting mechanisms was also included, expanding Svanen’s lifting capacity from 3,000 to 4,500 tons. Also, an update was made to the vessel’s gripper to handle heavier loads and structural modifications to adapt to the use of larger hammers.
According to Marco Hoogendoorn, commercial director of Holland Shipyards , the project was a challenge in both engineering precision and logistics. Hoogendoorn expressed his pride in contributing significantly to strengthening Svanen’s capabilities, which he believes will benefit wind and renewable energy projects in the long term.
Modernization of Svanen strengthens its role in renewable energy
Maarten Loman, director of the Svanen modification project at Van Oord, highlighted that the vessel, which was initially used in bridge construction, has been a pillar in the offshore wind energy sector since the beginning of the energy transition. He stated that the current improvements will ensure that Svanen continues to play a vital role in installing foundations for wind farms marine in the coming years.
The offshore wind energy sector is experiencing accelerated growth globally. The modernization of infrastructure such as Svanen improves efficiency in the installation of wind farms, and also highlights the importance of technological adaptation in the fight against climate change. Initiatives like this demonstrate how advanced engineering and innovation continue to be fundamental for sustainable development.
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Source: portalportuario.cl
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