Germany-based crane and heavy haulage contractor Wille-Krane has acquired a Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane.
The 450-tonne capacity unit will replace an LTM 1350-6.1 in the company’s fleet. The eight-axle crane has an 85 m-long telescopic boom and will be used to erect tower cranes, for industrial installation work and for the maintenance of wind turbines.
Wille-Krane operates from seven sites in northern Germany and specialises in heavy haulage and crane work.
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Schwerlast Weise has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 mobile crane.
BBC Chartering said that its fifth Lakermax newbuild multipurpose vessel, BBC Santiago, successfully passed sea trials last week.
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Vertom has placed an order for four 10,700 dwt geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India.
