Heerema Sleipnir Contract to TMC
Heerema Sleipnir (Photo: Heerema Marine Contractors)
Compressor supplier Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC) has been awarded a contract by Sembcorp Marine (SMBMF) to supply compressed air systems to the new build Heerema Sleipnir crane vessel.
The scope of work includes manufacturing and delivery of a complete marine compressed air system, including Smart Air service air compressors, service air dryers, control air compressors and control air dryers.
The new generation semi-submersible crane vessel Heerema Sleipnir is designed for worldwide offshore heavy lifting. She will be equipped with two cranes of 10,000 metric tons lifting capacity each and a reinforced deck area of 220 meters in length and 102 meters in width, which will make it the largest crane vessel in the world.
The dual cranes provide for heavy lifting capacity to install and remove both jackets and topsides. The cranes can also be utilised for installation of foundations, moorings and structures in deep water. Sembcorp Marine in Singapore is constructing the vessel on behalf of Heerema Marine Contractors. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2018.
