MacGregor Anchor-Handling Systems For Two AHTS/Oil Recovery Vessels
Finnish Cargotec has won a contract to supply two sets of MacGregor anchor-handling systems for two anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS)/oil recovery vessels under construction at a Chinese Shipyard for a Singaporean owner. The new order comprises anchor-handling/towing winches, anchor windlass mooring winches, tugger winches, capstans, storage reels, shark jaws/towing pins, and telescopic deck cranes.
The anchor-handling towing winches have a 380 t line pull and a 500 t static brake. The bollard pull of these ABS classed vessels is 150 – 160 t. “We are pleased that our customers have opted for MacGregor anchor-handling systems with their proven technology and high levels of operational reliability”, says Gavin Lim, Cargotec’s sales director for towing and mooring solutions. The anchor-handling equipment is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2011 and it will be manufactured at Cargotec’s facilities for offshore load handling in Singapore and China.