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Boskalis celebrates Bokalift 2 milestone

By: Tom Russell 18/05/2020 Boskalis

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Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has reached an important milestone in the conversion project of its new crane vessel Bokalift 2. Yesterday (17 May 2020), a steel cutting ceremony took place at the shipyard Drydocks World in Dubai, marking the beginning of a new phase in the modification of the vessel’s hull and deck.

The conversion scope includes the fabrication and installation of 9,000 tons of steel blocks on both sides of the vessel, to increase the stability of the vessel and the installation of a new work deck. A 4,000 ton crane will be installed on the vessel in 2021. This revolving crane will be capable of lifting structures more than 100 meters high. It follows the Bokalift 1, which was converted in 2017.

Peter Berdowski, CEO of Boskalis, said: “This steel cutting ceremony marks an important step for Boskalis and the conversion of the Bokalift 2. The huge deck space combined with the large crane make the Bokalift 2 an extremely versatile asset and valuable addition to the Boskalis fleet. We look forward to putting this unique crane vessel to work on its maiden offshore wind project in Taiwan. Yesterday’s milestone is especially commendable in view of the challenging times that we are all currently experiencing.”

Bokalift 2will be deployed for the first time at the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farm (CFXD OWF) project in Taiwan, owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and two Taiwanese life insurance companies. The project includes the transportation and installation of 62 three-legged jacket foundations and the accompanying 186 pin piles.

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Boskalis celebrates Bokalift 2 milestone

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