MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a large order for three cranes that will be installed onboard a state-of-the-art cable layer due delivery from global shipbuilder - VARD.
The contract has been booked into Cargotec's first quarter 2024 order intake, with crane supply scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.
Crane and OnWatch solution
MacGregor will deliver a 100-tonne active heave-compensated (AHC) crane, a 20T Offshore crane, and a 3T deck crane to Prysmian, to equip the Italian owner’s third NB970 cable laying vessel from VARD.
In addition, MacGregor has been contracted to supply its OnWatch solution, including 24/7 technical service support worldwide.
Prysmian cable layer
MacGregor has been a reliable supplier for VARD on multiple projects over many years
Developed for advanced subsea operations, the 191-metre-long Prysmian cable layer will be capable of complex installation works, including simultaneous lay and burial with heavy-duty ploughs.
It is equipped with cutting-edge DP3 positioning and seakeeping systems. At 19,000 tonnes, the vessel will take its place among the highest cable-loading capacity ships in the market. MacGregor has been a reliable supplier for VARD on multiple projects over many years, according to Pasi Lehtonen, Senior Vice President, of Offshore Solutions.
High-performance cranes
Pasi Lehtonen said, “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. The market continues to respond well to our unique and modern designs, which combine resilience in service and lightweight round-shaped jibs.”
AHC cranes
MacGregor’s wide range of well-proven AHC cranes, including its subsea cranes, offer accurate lifts in all conditions, including extreme environments with temperatures from plus to minus 40°C. They can be delivered with hydraulic or electric winch drives.
The initial phase of construction on the new vessel will take place at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea, with completion in Norway and handover to the owner due by the beginning of 2027.
