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Ulstein unveils 8,000 mt capable foundation installation vessel

By: Tom Russell 28/09/2022 Ulstein

General Vessels

Ulstein has expanded its portfolio with the ULSTEIN HX122 design. It aims to enable operators and contractors to efficiently transport and install monopiles or jacket foundations up to 5,000 tons.

The design features an ULSTEIN X-BOW and an ultra-high-capacity crane of up to 8,000 MT. Measuring 230 metres, the vessel will offer 10,000 m2 of deck area and accommodation for up to 180 persons.

According to Ulstein, the design was developed following the significant shortage of foundation installation vessels as projected by market analysts and brokers.

“We identified and addressed that issue already some years ago”, said Nick Wessels, Marketing & Sales Manager at Ulstein Design & Solutions BV. “Based on extensive market studies we developed what we believe is the most efficient solution for the industry; the ULSTEIN HX118 design".

"However, the quick developments in this industry create uncertainty with wind farm developers, where we see for some future projects the preference to install even larger foundations up to 5,000 tons. Hence the need for a larger capacity vessel,” states Wessels.

Ko Stroo, Product Manager at Ulstein Design & Solutions BV, comments: “Significant R&D effort has been put into the development of our heavy lift vessel portfolio, working closely with industry partners on mission equipment integration, operability performance and lowering CO2 emissions, creating safer and more efficient installation vessels using proven technologies.”

He continues: “The ULSTEIN HX122 is our latest and largest heavy lift vessel design, allowing contractors to keep pace with the rapid growth of wind turbine foundations.”

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