Huisman Czech Republic Contributes to the Delivery of Marine Cranes for a Special Japanese Vessel
Sviadnov, February 19, 2025 – Huisman Czech Republic is involved in the production of several critical components for two special marine cranes. The equipment is intended for a new vessel owned by Toyo Construction, a company specializing in submarine cable laying and wind farm installations. The specially designed vessel will support the burgeoning Japanese offshore wind power industry.
The Dutch-based Huisman company secured the contract from VARD to supply a fully electric hybrid boom crane (HBC – Huisman Hybrid Boom Crane) with a lifting capacity of 250 tons and a knuckle boom crane (KBC – Huisman Knuckle Boom Crane) with a capacity of 100 tons. Both cranes will be integrated into Toyo Construction’s new multi-purpose vessel, which will be used for cable laying and installing turbine foundations for offshore wind farms.
“At Huisman Czech Republic, we are contributing to the production of key components for both cranes. For the hybrid boom crane, we are manufacturing the tubular pedestal, traction and storage winches, wave motion compensator, as well as the hydraulic unit and electrical control systems. Regarding the knuckle boom crane, we are producing the pedestal, among other components,” says Karel Pavlíček, Managing Director of Huisman Czech Republic. He adds, “A unique aspect of this project is the subsequent logistics. Parts of the crane produced at our Sviadnov facility will be transported unusually to the Romanian port city of Tulcea, where the assembly and installation of the entire crane system will take place. The transport will be carried out by ship along the Danube River, from Bratislava to the final port in Romania. The river route stretches nearly 1,800 km, and the vessel is expected to cover this distance in about seven days.”
Huisman marine cranes are designed to enable safe and precise handling of heavy loads in challenging maritime conditions. The hybrid boom crane combines the high lifting capacity of a traditional crane with the flexibility of a knuckle boom crane, ensuring better load handling at sea. It features a fully electric drive and an active and passive motion compensation system to maintain stability relative to the suspended load. The knuckle boom crane is compact yet powerful, designed for efficient subsea operations and onboard cargo handling.
