Huisman receives Japan's first Monopile Gripper order from TOA Corporation and Obayashi
Thursday 17 November 2022
Huisman has been awarded a contract by TOA Corporation and Obayashi in Japan to supply a state-of-the-art Monopile Gripper. The grab allows TOA and Obayashi to lift and install monopiles without using a separate upending bucket, improving the safety and efficiency of onboard operations.
Huisman receives Japan's first Monopile Gripper order from TOA Corporation and Obayashi
The Huisman Monopile Gripper will be the first of its kind to be used in Japan. The grab will be installed on TOA and Obayashi's Self Elevating Platform (SEP), which is equipped with a 1,250mt Huisman Pedestal Mounted Crane. This 'mission equipment' from Huisman will play an important role in Japan's transition to a sustainable future.
The grab will be able to handle monopiles up to 8 m in diameter, fully utilizing the capacity of the SEP. Huisman has paid special attention to optimizing the upending process, where the grab and crane control software communicate with each other to ensure that the system – as a whole – works within its limits.
Timon Ligterink, Commercial Director Asia-Pacific at Huisman: “We are very honored to have been awarded our very first monopile gripper contract in Japan. This order is the result of our collaboration with TOA Corporation and Obayashi, which we have developed over the years. Together with the crane built by Huisman, the grab will enable the safe lifting and installation of monopiles in Japanese waters, accelerating the energy transition in the country. Huisman is grateful to TOA Corporation and Obayashi for their continued trust in Huisman and look forward to successfully developing this grab together.”