HRP Thrusters for Jack-up Platform Thor
6 May 2010 witnessed the christening of jack-up platform Thor in the Port of Hamburg. Thor is one of the biggest jack-up platforms today, capable to install ofshore wind farms even in deepwaters up to 50 m. Thor is the second platform for its owner Hochtief. The unique advantages of the Thor are that the platform is capable of operating in water depths of up to 50 m and its maximum load bearing capacity of 3,300 tons. Combined with its 500t crane and accommodation for 48 persons, the new elevating platform currently is one of a kind in the market. HRP Thruster Systems supplied the four well-mounted azimuth thrusters including electric drive system, type HRP WM 5011. The thrusters, fitted on each corner of the platform, are controlled by a double MTCS (Multi Thruster Control System), equipped with autotrack and stationkeeping Options, enabling Thor to position itself independently on-site.