Offshore Motion / Heave Compensation
Contractors are on the lookout for technology that increases offshore workability and safety when installing, loading or even just getting to work in rough seas. OSI examines recent motion compensation, active heave compensation and passive heave compensation developments, including new concepts that push the limits of offshore construction – as well as solutions that boost the capability of existing assets without soaring costs or interrupted project schedules.
Editor’s Picks
The following technology appeared in the September/October 2013 issue of Offshore Industry magazine:
- Barge Master – Motion compensation platform increases lifting windows
- Ampelmann / Abuco – Walk-to-Work Systems
- IHC Motion Control – Integrated heave compensator
- Cranemaster – Passive heave system
- AXTech – Special Handling System for subsea modules
- Huisman – New 900t AHC cranes
- SMST – Fast response AHC
- MacGregor – Three-axis compensating crane
- Intermoor – CASIM anchor handler subsea installation method