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LTM 1650-8.1 Double is Better At the Jade-Weser-Port in Wilhelmshaven, northern Germany, two LTM 1650-8.1 mobile cranes unloaded enormous rotor blades for wind turbines. The two Liebherr cranes were set up on the quay with a 28-meter-long telescopic boom and a 49-meter luffing jib. With a ballast of 155 tons each, they can lift loads from on board with a reach of up to 53 meters. The vehicles belong to the Hamburg-based crane companies Knaack and Thömen (Hüffermann Group). Credited by: Liebherr Group #Liebherr #LTM1650 #MobileCranes #HeavyLifting #WindEnergy #RotorBlades #Wilhelmshaven #JadeWeserPort #CranesInAction #LiftingSolutions #Knaack #Thömen #HüffermannGroup #TelescopicBoom

Norsepower, the leading provider of #wind propulsion systems, and Norwegian shipowner Berge Rederi have signed a deal to equip two cutting-edge general cargo carriers with Norsepower #Rotor Sails™. These newbuild vessels, designed by Marine Design and Consulting AS (MDC) and constructed by Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., will be delivered with the rotor sails installed, with the first vessel expected to launch by the end of 2025. https://lnkd.in/gcmFxzvX

SHIP WITH LARGEST SUCTION SAILS DEPARTS BILBAO: The Port of Bilbao has been the venue for the installation on a commercial vessel of the largest suction sails in the world, as part of an innovative project by the Spanish company bound4blue, within the framework of the Sails for Cargo Project co-funded by the Ports 4.0 Fund of the State Ports Authority. The sails were installed on a vessel of the Amasus Shipping company, with the support of the Port Authority of Bilbao, Bilbao PortLab, Toro y Betolaza and Haizea Wind Group. The general cargo vessel EEMS Traveller, owned by Amasus Shipping, has successfully set sail from the Port of Bilbao, with two bound4blue 17m tall eSAILs, believed to be the largest suction sails to be built and installed to date on a ship. The installation was approved by Bureau Veritas. The sSAIL is based on the use of a thick-walled aerodynamic profile equipped with a smart suction system to increase its aerodynamic efficiency, giving rise to a technology that is said to generate seven times more thrust than the wing of an airplane. The aim is to test the new and improved generation of this automated wind-assisted propulsion system designed to reduce fuel costs and pollutant emission levels. Using this technology could potentially bring about a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 40%, depending on factors such as the type of vessel itself, its operational profile and the winds in the areas where it generally operates. The sails were installed in two phases. In 2022, during a regular and scheduled dry-dock service of the vessel, the foundations for both the eSAILs were manufactured and installed in the Netherlands. Subsequently, the sails manufactured by Haizea Wind at its plant in Aranda del Duero were vertically positioned and installed, and all internal elements duly integrated. The operation to lift the system into a vertical position was performed by the company Toro y Betolaza, using two cranes and other auxiliary equipment for the sails to be firmly and precisely anchored into position. At the same time, bound4blue has been monitoring the consumption data of the vessel to obtain its baseline performance, which will be used by a third party to assess results in terms of fuel savings and emissions reduction over the next 12 months. This will enable scientifically validated results to be obtained and used to quantify the actual effects of the system on board the vessel, and to form the basis for future development.

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Damen has revealed a #hull cleaning service that uses a #remotelyoperatedvehicle (#ROV) for its task. This #vessel #technology is said to be the first of its kind in France. The company claims that the service aligns with its commitment to "leading in #green, #innovative #ship technology." ⚓𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 ➡️ https://buff.ly/4gjI1iK #subsea #offshoreenergy #maritime #shipping #vessels #ships 📸 Damen

Chapter 6 of Redefining Cruising by Setting Sails deals with sailing with a vertical axis wind turbine. The invention is based on the task of providing a ship with a sail arrangement that can be extended from the hull, which is equipped with a dynamic levelling system for the ship's decks, which can be used during temporary sailing operations. The solution to this first problem includes the specification of a hull support system in sandwich construction which combines weight savings in the steel construction with increased rigidity of the hull, the specification of a rescue system in which the ship itself acts as a life raft for passengers and crew, whereby the buoyancy of the ship can be maintained indefinitely, and last but not least, an energy system for the ship which allows the best possible balance between energy consumed and energy generated during the operation of the ship. #ResSS6 #resoceanwind #ResSS1 to #ResSS8 #reslevelcontrol #resail #resship #rescruiseship #restelescopicmast #excellence from #theländ Res-institue.com

“Even though our ships are designed to be as stable as possible even in heavy seas, and our cargo securing systems are state-of-the-art, input from OCTOPUS means we can always operate within permissible design limits. The decision support provided by OCTOPUS is invaluable to guarantee additional safety of the cargo while enabling efficient weather routing at the same time.” - Daniel Leonhardt, Head of Projects & Hydrodynamic Engineering, UNITED ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS. In the past years we have seen OCTOPUS increasingly gaining traction outside our traditional segments such as (semi submersible) heavy lift into new ones such as project cargo transportation. United Heavy Lift being one of our valuable partners in this segment. #UnitedHeavyLift #F900EcoLifter, #HeavyLiftShipping, #projectcargo #heavylift, #shipsandshipping

Ever wondered how massive subsea structures like oil rigs or wind turbines get transported across oceans? Heavy Lift Vessels (HLVs) are the giants of the sea, with cranes capable of lifting thousands of tonnes, enabling them to move exceptionally large loads that ordinary ships can't handle. Key features of Heavy Lift Vessels → Crane capacities reaching up to 12,000 tons → Unmatched stability and sea-keeping abilities → Designed for wet and dry transport depending on cargo size and environmental factors There are different types of HLVs, including - Semi-submersible crane vessels (SSCVs) with dual cranes for large lifts - Monohull lift vessels that excel in smooth, efficient operations - Sheer leg crane barges with adjustable cranes for precision These vessels are a game changer, reducing offshore project costs and improving efficiency for industries that require moving massive structures. #HeavyLiftVessel #Engineering #MaritimeIndustry #OffshoreTransport #Logistics #Shipping

Norwegian shipowner Berge Rederi have announced they will be fitting two newbuild cargo carriers with rotor sails provided by #Norsepower, a leading innovator in this in modern sail technology, with the first of the ships is expected to be delivered by the end of this year. The sails use small amount of electric power to rotate cylinder-shaped rotors which, together with wind, generates powerful thrust – saving fuel and reducing emissions. At 130m, the ships are designed to operate with maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact, featuring #battery packs and shaft generators, enabling short-distance #hybrid-electric operation. The vessels will be equipped with two fixed 24m Norsepower Rotor Sails, specifically optimised for harsh conditions such as snow, ice, rain, and the high winds often encountered along the Northern Sea routes. In fact, the high wind conditions that prevail along the #Norwegian coast, will be a benefit to the vessels which have been proved to perform exceptionally well in such conditions. Marcus Sannholm, Head of Sales at Norsepower said: ‘This project was designed for the extreme conditions of the Northen Sea, and we are proud that Berge Rederi chose Norsepower as their partner. ‘Our product has been in use at tough sea conditions for more than a decade now, which enables us to create these kinds of partnerships with innovative, market leading companies. By working with Berge Rederi and #MDC from the design phase, we’ve ensured that these vessels will set a new benchmark for sustainability and efficiency in their class.’ Magne Berge, owner of Berge Rederi said: ‘We’re excited to partner with Norsepower and MDC on this transformative project. The combination of hybrid propulsion and Norsepower Rotor Sails aligns perfectly with our mission to minimise our environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards of operational efficiency.’

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