Huisman to deliver Motion Compensated Pile Gripper to Heerema

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Heerema Marine Contractors has awarded Huisman a contract to deliver a state-of-the-art Motion Compensated Pile Gripper.

The Motion Compensation Pile Gripper will enable Heerema to install monopiles up to 12.5 m in diameter, with a length of up to 115 m and a weight of 3,200 metric tons. The Gripper is designed specifically for Heerema’s SSCV Thialf, where it will be positioned on the side of the vessel. Ramon de Haas, CTO of Heerema Marine Contractors: “Heerema is thrilled to begin this innovative journey with Huisman to introduce this next-generation Motion Compensated Pile Gripper to the market. We look forward to advancing our capabilities in offshore wind installation.” This will be the third Motion Compensated Pile Gripper to be built... ... More: Official Press Release Heerema Marine Contractors

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