The Motion Compensated Platform provides a stable deck area because it actively counterbalances the effects of vessel motions. This means that lifting heavy components and moving an empty jack-up vessel can be done in more severe weather conditions, thus significantly increasing the weather window for operations.

The dimensions and capacities of the Motion Compensated Platform are optimised for next-generation wind turbines and are designed to compensate for five degrees of vessel motions. The Motion Compensated Platform can be integrated into the hold of a vessel and aligned with the main deck, making it easy to skid cargo across the platform.

Cees van Veluw, Product Manager at Huisman: “By using an offshore rated feeder vessel equipped with our Motion Compensation Platform, the jack-up vessel can continue installation work without having to shuttle back and forth to load new components. Maximising the operational time results in a faster and more realible delivery of an offshore wind farm, compared to more traditional feeder solutions.”

With this development, Huisman aims to grow its presence in the U.S. Offshore wind market. In December 2020, Huisman was contracted by Keppel AmFELS from Brownsville, Texas, for the delivery of a 2,200mt Leg Encircling Crane for the world’s first Jones Act compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel, Charybdis, ordered by Dominion Energy. In May 2020, the first monopile foundations in U.S. federal waters were installed by Jan de Nul‘s vessel Vole au Vent, using Huisman’s cutting edge Motion Compensated Monopile Gripper. To locally support the North American market, Huisman has facilities in the Houston area, Texas.

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For more information, visit the website of Huisman.