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Pacific Osprey’s upgraded crane ready for action

4C Offshore | Tom Russell
By: Tom Russell 04/06/2020 Swire Blue Ocean
Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) has announced that the Pacific Osprey is officially returning to operations with an extended crane boom designed to install the latest generation of wind turbines.

The installation project was completed successfully on 30 May. The lift of the boom onto Pacific Osprey was executed on 14 April by NOV with the use of two shore cranes, and was followed by the installation of wires and hooks. After Pacific Osprey passed a series of load tests, the final commissioning phase was executed on 8 May and and resulted in an updated class approval. In parallel, NOV trained all SBO’s crane operators to ensure they are fully prepared to operate the new crane.

In the project’s final days, SBO contracted Semco Maritime to install the hook baskets and hook basket supports; this scope required insertion of a steel structure through the vessel’s accommodation. Semco Maritime also elevated the navigation lights to ensure visibility when the new boom is at rest.

“It is an amazing time for all of us in the Company and in offshore wind. Pacific Osprey is bringing new force to the offshore wind supply chain and we look forward to seeing her back in operations. Our teams have worked hard in partnership with various third parties to upgrade the crane capacity of our vessel, and I am very proud of the high-quality delivery I have seen from everyone who contributed to this upgrade. We look forward to exciting times ahead,”
said Chief Executive Officer, SBO, Mikkel Gleerup.


“We are very happy to see Pacific Osprey completed with her extended crane boom and look forward to seeing her leave port for operations again. Our contractors and subcontractors have worked with an exceptional level of cooperation throughout the various phases of the installation, and our crew members have provided excellent support to the teams at all times,”
said Head of Marine Operations, SBO, Kim Tribler.


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