MacGregor, a key player in Cargotec, has clinched a substantial order for three advanced cranes. These cranes are slated to be installed on a state-of-the-art cable layer set to be delivered by the globally renowned shipbuilder VARD.
The order, firmly recorded in Cargotec’s first-quarter 2024 order intake, entails the delivery of a 100-tonne active heave-compensated (AHC) crane, a robust 20-ton offshore crane, and a versatile 3-ton deck crane. The recipient of these cutting-edge cranes is Prysmian, the Italian maritime giant, for its third NB970 cable laying vessel from VARD.
MacGregor’s commitment doesn’t stop at crane delivery; the company has also been contracted to provide its comprehensive OnWatch solution, inclusive of 24/7 technical service support worldwide. Tailored for sophisticated subsea operations, the Prysmian cable layer, measuring an impressive 191 meters, boasts capabilities for intricate installation tasks, including simultaneous lay and burial utilizing heavy-duty ploughs. Outfitted with state-of-the-art DP3 positioning and seakeeping systems, the vessel, weighing in at 19,000 tonnes, will rank among the industry’s highest cable loading capacity ships.
Having established a reputation as a reliable supplier to VARD over numerous projects spanning several years, MacGregor is set to deliver another package of high-performance cranes. Pasi Lehtonen, Senior Vice President of Offshore Solutions at MacGregor, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This is a significant order for MacGregor’s offshore handling business, and we are pleased to supply VARD with yet another package of our high-performance cranes.” Lehtonen highlighted the market’s positive response to MacGregor’s unique and modern designs, emphasizing the combination of resilience in service and lightweight, round-shaped jibs.
MacGregor’s array of well-proven AHC cranes, including subsea variants, ensures precise lifts in all conditions, even in extreme environments with temperatures ranging from plus to minus 40°C. The cranes can be customized with hydraulic or electric winch drives to meet specific operational requirements.
The initial construction phase of the cable layer will commence at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea, followed by completion in Norway, with handover to the owner expected by the beginning of 20.
