Huisman Awarded 2 Crane Contract for Toyo Construction’s New Cable-lay and Construction Vessel

F.l.t.r.: Mr.Torgeir Haugan SVP Sales & Marketing of VARD, Mr. Haruhisa Obayashi, Representative Director, President of Toyo Construction, Mr. David Roodenburg, CEO of Huisman.

Huisman has been awarded a contract with VARD, a designer and shipbuilder, for the delivery of a full electric 250mt Hybrid Boom Subsea Crane, and a 100mt Knuckle Boom Crane destined for integration into Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.’s latest cable-lay and construction vessel.

Toyo Construction Co. Ltd., renowned for its expertise in offshore construction, will welcome this vessel as the latest addition to its fleet, specially designed for the flourishing Japanese offshore wind industry. The purpose-built VARD 9 15 design signifies a milestone in advancing capabilities for cable-laying and turbine foundation installation works in the Japanese offshore wind sector.

Huisman’s Hybrid Boom Crane stands out for its cutting-edge features, including a fully electric traction and storage winch design that ensures secure storage of large diameter subsea wire rope. Equipped with both passive and active heave compensation systems, this crane guarantees superior workability offshore. Designed to meet the specific requirements and preferences of Toyo Construction Co. Ltd., the crane will undergo certification according to ClassNK regulations.

The 250mt Hybrid Boom Crane is a proven subsea crane concept that combines the high lifting height of a conventional lattice-type boom crane with the operational advantages of a Knuckle Boom Crane.

The 100mt Knuckle Boom Crane, part of Huisman’s recently launched Subsea Crane range for offshore construction vessels, is a compact yet powerful subsea-rated crane. Featuring active heave compensation, this crane is designed to assist in subsea work and handle cargo efficiently across the deck.

Both cranes will be manufactured at Huisman’s state-of-the-art production facility in Zhangzhou, China.

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