Huisman has secured a contract from Penta-Ocean Construction to deliver a 5,000MT Tub Mounted Crane and a monopile handling system, including a Motion Compensated Pile Gripper. Developed in collaboration with Penta-Ocean Construction and vessel designer Ulstein, the equipment will be integrated into Penta-Ocean's new heavy lift vessel, designed for the Japanese offshore wind market.
The 5,000MT active heave-compensated Tub Mounted Crane features a dual main hoist, a Universal Quick Connector, and a compact tail swing for optimising deck space. It also includes a full revolving capacity, no counterweight, and an in-house-produced slew bearing.
The Motion Compensated Pile Gripper is tailored for installing large-diameter, variable-length monopiles via the vessel's U-shaped stern. With monopiles stored lengthwise, the integrated upending system allows for direct handling from storage to installation.
