Increasing ’s single-lift capacity

Even revolutionary engineering needs the occasional tweak! We are increasing Pioneering Spirit’s single-lift capacity from 48,000 tonnes to a mind-blowing 60,000 tonnes. That  is the equivalent to lifting 145 fully loaded Boeing 747s in a few seconds.

Modifications will enable us to target a wide range of platforms outside the current single-lift spectrum, not to mention supersized converter stations for the offshore wind industry.

Upgrades to the revolutionary Topsides lift system are in full swing. All 16 new levers are complete. Our pioneers are now busy with final designs for specialist components such as swivel arms and X-locks.

More records in the making
“The catalyst for the upgrade was the award of Equinor’s 50,000-tonne Statfjord A topsides removal contract. Single lift removal of TAQA UK’s Cormorant Alpha topsides also requires upgrades,” says Construction Manager Vincent van Dinter.

“Other upgrades are in the pipeline as we look to accommodate developments for future projects. We are proud to keep improving our lift systems to continue to strengthen our position in the market.”

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