Bold Tern is capable of installing foundations and next generation wind turbines with a new and unique 1600t LEC 65500 leg encircling crane supplied by Huisman.
Read an article about the crane and other upgrades here.
Installation and transportation capabilities:
With its new crane and additional improvements to deck space and stability, Bold Tern is capable of installing foundations up to 1500t and handling all known next generation turbines:
4 x SG 11.0-200DD
3 x GE Haliade-X 12MW
3 x V236 - 15MW
3 x SG14-236DD (subject to tower weight)
A unique Huisman 1600t LEC 65500
- The new crane is top of market for reliability and redundancy with its proven and enhanced design
- Additional speed packages provide a very high operational speed
- The Lambda shaped boom is very stiff giving reduced motions at the crane tip
- The crane is fully electrically driven resulting in reduced maintenance and higher reliability
- The crane is more environmentally friendly with less power consumption, no oil leakage and a lower noise level
- Catchers on all blocks/hooks minimise time spent on stowing
- Small tail swing allows for optimised utilisation of free deck space
Specs:
Length: 132m
Hull breadth mid: 45m
Propulsion: Transit speed of 12 knots, DP2
Water depth range: 5.5 to 60m+
Crane: Huisman LEC 65500 around aft port leg
Max variable load: 9000t
Key performance of the new crane:
Aux hook 400t @165m above deck
1600t @31m @157.5 above deck
Friendly, helpful crew. Clean and tidy vessel at all times. Food is restaurant level.
- External Technician
Fleet
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Now with a new 1600t crane!
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Ready for your most challenging installations
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Designed to handle the turbines of the future
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