GeoSea has awarded a contract to Granada Material Handling Ltd for the design, manufacturing, delivery and commissioning of 56 davit crane units for the Galloper offshore wind farm.
Each of Granada’s Python crane units has been specifically designed for the Galloper offshore wind farm and the challenging marine environment in which it will operate, GMH said. One Python crane unit will be fitted to each of the 56 transition pieces.
Mark Sidwell , director of Granada Material Handling Ltd, said: “The Galloper contract is not only great news for Granada but also for our UK based supply chain. Granada has ambitious plans for this market sector and having supplied over 500 offshore davits is the UK’s leading offshore wind farm davit crane supplier.”
Alan Gerrett , Resident Manager UK, said: “DEME Group’s involvement in the UK offshore business dates back to the early years of offshore wind. The company has already worked on many UK projects like Greater Gabbard, London Array, Gwynt y Môr, Ormonde, Blyth, Walney I + II, Teesside, Humber Gateway, Rhyl Flats, Westermost Rough, West of Duddon Sands and Kentish Flats.”
Each Python crane unit measures approximately 4 meters in height, 4.3 meters in radius, and weighs 1,500kg. The maximum lifting capacity of 1,500kg is needed to hoist the heavier serviceable components from the supply vessel to the laydown area on the platforms of the transition pieces.
The company is now looking to place orders and sub-contract specialist areas of work to other UK businesses, and will deliver the crane units over a 6-month period.