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Huisman receives third order this year for advanced Knuckle Boom Crane
24 July 2024

Huisman receives third order this year for advanced Knuckle Boom Crane

Huisman has been awarded another contract for the delivery of a Knuckle Boom Crane for a client in the offshore energy market. 

Huisman to deliver cranes and installation tools for Cadeler's A-Class
9 July 2024

Huisman to deliver cranes and installation tools for Cadeler's A-Class

Huisman has announced two contract awards, one for the design and construction of a Leg Encircling Crane (LEC) and a Pedestal Mounted Crane for Cadeler’s latest A-Class new build vessel, and one for an Upending Frame and Monopile Storage System to be installed on the Wind Ally, another A-Class jack-up vessel in Cadeler’s fleet.

Huisman to deliver deepwater Knuckle Boom Crane for Coastal International Marine Inc.
29 May 2024

Huisman to deliver deepwater Knuckle Boom Crane for Coastal International Marine Inc.

Huisman has been awarded its first contract from Coastal International Marine Inc. for the delivery of a deepwater Knuckle Boom Crane (KBC). Coastal International Marine Inc. is part of the Coastal Contracts Bhd. Group, a global integrated oil & gas services and energy infrastructure solutions provider based in Malaysia.

Huisman to deliver two Subsea Cranes for Toyo Construction's cable-lay vessel
12 March 2024

Huisman to deliver two Subsea Cranes for Toyo Construction's cable-lay vessel

Huisman has been awarded a contract from VARD, a designer and shipbuilder, for the delivery of a full electric 250mt Hybrid Boom Subsea Crane, and a 100mt Knuckle Boom Crane destined for integration into Toyo Construction Co. Ltd.'s latest cable-lay and construction vessel.

Huisman enters port & logistics market with order for Automated Stacking Cranes
6 February 2024

Huisman enters port & logistics market with order for Automated Stacking Cranes

Huisman, the global leader in the design, production and maintenance of heavy construction equipment, has announced its entry into the port & logistics market. The Dutch company has been awarded an order from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) for a series of Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) for efficient handling and buffering of containers. 

Huisman awarded contract from Cadeler for Monopile Gripper
1 February 2024

Huisman awarded contract from Cadeler for Monopile Gripper

Huisman announces the signing of a contract with Cadeler for the design and production of a Monopile Gripper. This marks the seventh gripper ordered at Huisman, reinforcing the company's prominent position in the market for installation tools for the offshore wind industry.

Huisman receives 'Grade A Supplier of the Year 2023' award from COSCO
29 January 2024

Huisman receives 'Grade A Supplier of the Year 2023' award from COSCO

Huisman has been honoured with the title of ‘Grade A Supplier of the Year 2023' (strategic supplier) by COSCO Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) Co., Ltd. & COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. This award was presented during the 2023 supplier conference and the first green supply chain sustainable development conference, themed ‘Chasing dreams in the blue ocean, joining hands for the future.’

Huisman to deliver 500mt Offshore Mast Crane for Subsea7
22 January 2024

Huisman to deliver 500mt Offshore Mast Crane for Subsea7

Huisman announces that it has been awarded a contract from Subsea7 for the delivery of a 500mt Offshore Mast Crane. The full electric crane will be installed on one of Subsea7’s pipelay vessels and will be deployed for deep water installations.  

Huisman to upgrade Heerema Aegir's Offshore Mast Crane
24 November 2023

Huisman to upgrade Heerema Aegir's Offshore Mast Crane

Huisman announces that it has been awarded a contract for the upgrade of the Offshore Mast Crane onboard the Aegir, owned by Heerema. This significant project will enhance the second main hoist capacity from 2,000mt to an impressive 3,200mt at a height of 110 meters, making the upgrade highly suitable for the installation of large jacket foundations.

Huisman becomes GROW partner
15 November 2023

Huisman becomes GROW partner

Huisman has become a partner of GROW, a joint research programme in offshore wind that initiates research and accelerates innovations. GROW's strength lies in its ability to run focused, sequential and complementary RD&D activities. The consortium includes 20 leading and committed partners that cooperate closely to conduct joint research. 

Huisman and ESD join forces in cable-lay market
1 November 2023

Huisman and ESD join forces in cable-lay market

Huisman has signed a partnership agreement with ESD to expand its cable-lay product portfolio and increase its position in the offshore wind market. The agreement will see the combination of ESD’s expertise in designing smart cable-lay solutions with Huisman’s in-house engineering, production and service capabilities of turn-key equipment.

Huisman launches renewed series of subsea Knuckle Boom Cranes
24 October 2023

Huisman launches renewed series of subsea Knuckle Boom Cranes

Huisman has announced the launch of a renewed series of subsea Knuckle Boom Cranes for the use in the offshore subsea construction market. With this new series, the company’s portfolio has been adapted to the latest trends in offshore construction vessels with respect to energy efficiency, automation, and safety. 

Huisman launches wind detection system for safer installation of turbines
17 October 2023

Huisman launches wind detection system for safer installation of turbines

Huisman has announced the launch of a newly developed system that empowers crane operators with the ability to anticipate and react to approaching wind speeds, gusts, and direction during the installation process of turbine blades.

Huisman to equip Seaway7 jack-up vessel Seaway Ventus with monopile installation spread
2 August 2023

Huisman to equip Seaway7 jack-up vessel Seaway Ventus with monopile installation spread

Huisman has been awarded a contract by Seaway7, part of Subsea7 Group, for the delivery of the entire monopile installation spread for jack-up vessel Seaway Ventus, consisting of a Monopile Gripper, an Upending Frame, and two sets of Monopile Storage Cradles. 

 

Huisman adds Auxiliary Crane packages to Havfram Wind orders
10 July 2023

Huisman adds Auxiliary Crane packages to Havfram Wind orders

Huisman has been awarded a contract from Havfram Wind, an installation contractor for offshore wind turbines, for the delivery of two packages of Auxiliary Cranes for both of the company’s NG-20000X-HF Wind Turbine Installation Vessels, currently under construction at CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China. 

Huisman Flex-Lay System successfully utilised on cable-lay works for floating wind turbine in China
14 June 2023

Huisman Flex-Lay System successfully utilised on cable-lay works for floating wind turbine in China

Huisman has announced that its 325mt Flex-Lay System onboard Hai Yang Shi You 286 has successfully installed 5 kilometres of subsea power cable, which connects the Haiyou Guanlan floating wind turbine to the Wenchang oilfield’s grid off the coast of China. This grid connection marks the realisation of the first deep-sea floating wind energy platform in China. The cable-lay scope was carried out by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). GNOOC is one of the largest national oil companies in China.

Huisman to equip Jan De Nul's Voltaire and Les Alizes with 3,500mt Monopile Spreader Bar
12 June 2023

Huisman to equip Jan De Nul's Voltaire and Les Alizes with 3,500mt Monopile Spreader Bar

Jan De Nul Group has awarded Huisman a contract for the delivery of a 3,500mt Monopile Spreader Bar. The Spreader Bar will support and optimise installation of offshore wind turbines. It is able to handle monopiles with the largest diameter and length currently available. 

Huisman launches digital portal  myHuisman© for equipment owners
3 May 2023

Huisman launches digital portal myHuisman© for equipment owners

Huisman has launched myHuisman©, an online client portal which offers equipment owners three digital services; a parts shop, a knowledge base including a smart ticketing system, and a technical library to make monitoring, maintenance, and service of Huisman equipment more efficient and predictable.

Huisman 25 years located in Wiltonhaven of Schiedam
2 May 2023

Huisman 25 years located in Wiltonhaven of Schiedam

This year, Huisman has been located in the Wiltonhaven in Schiedam (NL), the Netherlands for 25 years. The company moved to the Admiraal Trompstraat location at the end of 1998. Here, it grew into a global player in large cranes, installation equipment for offshore wind farms, and pipelay and drilling equipment for the world's leading companies in the energy sector.

Huisman and Siemens Gamesa launch solution for controlled blade installation
20 April 2023

Huisman and Siemens Gamesa launch solution for controlled blade installation

Huisman, a leading company in the design and manufacturing of heavy construction equipment, and Siemens Gamesa, a leading company in wind turbines, have combined their engineering and operational expertise in the development of a solution to stabilise wind turbine components during installation, especially blades, but also nacelles and tower segments.

Huisman to equip Havfram WTIVs with 3,000mt+ Leg Encircling Cranes
18 April 2023

Huisman to equip Havfram WTIVs with 3,000mt+ Leg Encircling Cranes

Huisman has announced the award of contract from Havfram Wind, an installation contractor for offshore wind turbines, for delivery of a 3,000mt+ Leg Encircling Crane for its second    NG-20000X Wind Turbine Installation Vessel. The vessel is ordered at CIMC Raffles. Huisman's contract follows an earlier order in December 2022 for an identical crane to be installed on the first vessel.

Huisman Geo receives prestigious innovation award for Huisman Composite Tubulars at GeoTHERM Conference in Offenburg
3 March 2023

Huisman Geo receives prestigious innovation award for Huisman Composite Tubulars at GeoTHERM Conference in Offenburg

Huisman Geo is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Ruggero Bertani European Geothermal Innovation Award for its composite downhole tubulars. 

Huisman to deliver 3,000+mt Leg Encircling Crane for Havfram's new WTIV
15 December 2022

Huisman to deliver 3,000+mt Leg Encircling Crane for Havfram's new WTIV

Huisman has announced the award of a contract with Havfram, a subsea and offshore wind contractor, for delivery of a 3,000mt+ Leg Encircling Crane (LEC) to be installed on its first Wind Turbine Installation Vessel. With this contract, Huisman secured its thirteenth LEC order since the start of 2021. 

Huisman awarded fourth Leg Encircling Crane order for Cadeler's installation vessels
13 December 2022

Huisman awarded fourth Leg Encircling Crane order for Cadeler's installation vessels

Huisman has announced another contract award from COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. for the design and construction of a 3,000+mt Leg Encircling Crane (LEC). This crane will be installed on the second new build F-class jack-up vessel of Cadeler A/S, a key supplier within the offshore wind industry for installation services, operations and maintenance works.

Huisman awarded Japan's first Monopile Gripper order from TOA Corporation and Obayashi
15 November 2022

Huisman awarded Japan's first Monopile Gripper order from TOA Corporation and Obayashi

Huisman has been awarded a contract by TOA Corporation and Obayashi in Japan for the delivery of a state-of-the-art Monopile Gripper. The gripper allows TOA and Obayashi to upend and install monopiles without using a separate upending bucket, improving safety and efficiency of operations on board.