Huisman has been awarded a contract for the upgrade of the offshore mast crane onboard Heerema’s deepwater construction vessel Aegir. 

Aegir (1)

Source: Aegir

The upgrade will enhance the second main hoist capacity from 2,000 tonnes to 3,200 tonnes at a height of 110 m, making the crane suitable for the installation of large jacket foundations.

The upgraded crane will feature a fixed jib section and a robust 3,200-tonne lower block and hook, providing Heerema with the advanced lifting capabilities, said Husiman.   

Aegir vessel was originally equipped with a 4,000-tonne offshore mast crane by Huisman in 2013. In 2020, Huisman upgraded the lifting capacity of the main hoist to 5,000 tonnes.