Innovative offshore lifting tool speeds up transport and installation

Offshore transport and installation work must be carried out to tight deadlines and with the utmost precision. Iv’s offshore lifting tool offers an innovative solution for the more efficient and safer transport and installation of offshore platforms. The mechanism facilitates the direct transfer of platforms from the transport vessel to the installation vessel. The platform is lifted in a controlled manner, allowing the transport vessel to depart and the installation vessel to continue the installation. This process eliminates time-consuming manual operations, reduces damage risk, and ensures an accurate and stable installation, even in harsh conditions.

Limitations of traditional methods

Traditional methods often involve moving, turning and preparing platforms for installation at port stops. This process is costly and increases the risk of delays and damage due to the many manual operations involved. In addition, switching from longitudinal transport on a wide vessel to transverse installation on a narrower installation vessel creates additional logistical challenges.

Meanwhile, the shocks and vibrations generated during these steps pose a risk to the integrity of sensitive electronic systems. These systems require a precise approach to avoid damage, adding to the complexity of the process. Routes such as the Suez Canal also place strict requirements on clearance heights, meaning that platforms have to be transported at a low level on the vessel. This makes transport and installation time-consuming and risky, especially when the final placement of the structures involves great heights.

In addition to these advantages, the offshore lifting tool also offers possibilities for other offshore sector applications, such as wind turbines and modular infrastructures. The design, with its emphasis on controlled movement, helps to reduce risk and deliver complex projects more efficiently.