IHC to Build 4.000-Ton Crane Vessel for Scaldis

Scaldis Salvage & Marine Contractors NV has ordered a self-propelled DP2 crane ship from Royal IHC.

The vessel will be operated by Scaldis.

The design was drawn up in-house in cooperation with Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam, part of Royal IHC on the basis of the extensive experience that Scaldis has accumulated hoisting heavy objects in challenging offshore conditions.

The delivery of vessel with helipad and accommodation for 78 people is scheduled for spring 2017 in Europe. The vessel will be built under full responsibility and coordination of Royal IHC in Qidong and finished in Xiamen, both of which are located in the People’s Republic of China.

The ship is ordered to further support and expand the services, including the installation of offshore infrastructures and decommissioning-deconstruction activities for the oil and gas industry as well as the installation of offshore wind farms.

The vessel, with 3,000 tons extra carrying capacity, will comprise two Huisman cranes each with a lifting capacity of 2,000 tons.

It will be equipped with a so-called ‘moonpool’ for the purposes of operating a separate ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) for inspecting and supervising installation work on the seabed.

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