SEAONICS chosen to equip Windward Offshore with ECMC Cranes
SEAONICS first delivery to Windward Offshore
This marks SEAONICS' first equipment delivery to Windward Offshore, a company founded by Blue Star Group, Diana Shipping Inc.,and SeraVerse, in collaboration with and under the leadership of SeaRenergy Offshore. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2025, with the remaining vessels to follow in the course of 2026
“It’s a privilege to welcome Windward Offshore as our newest customer. Their journey is one we’re excited to support. Our goal is to ensure the success and satisfaction of both Vard and Windward. We’re looking forward to see the ECMC Cranes in operation,” says SEAONICS’ Vice President Sales, Ståle Fure.
Benjamin Vordemfelde, Managing Director of Windward Offshore, also expressed excitement about the partnership:
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with SEAONICS delivering cutting-edge 3D compensated fully electric cranes for our CSOVs. Equipping two of our vessels with these advanced seven-ton cranes will give our charterers great advantages in the daily operations in their offshore projects,” says Benjamin Vordemfelde
ECMC 3D CRANE: A Milestone Achievement
SEAONICS delivered the first ECMC Crane last year; with the sale of these two cranes, SEAONICS has now sold 10 units of ECMC Cranes to a market that evidently recognizes the technology and functionalities that the product offers. SEAONICS Vice President of Sales, Ståle Fure, added
“This milestone underscores the trust placed in SEAONICS’ innovative technology and highlights our commitment to delivering specialized solutions for our clients.”
Designed for Offshore Operations
The Seaonics ECMC C25 3D Crane is designed for offshore operations. It features a fully electrical controlled motion compensation system, ensuring smooth and precise movements even in challenging conditions.
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The boom control, slew control and telescope control are all electric driven and dynamically used to perform the 3D compensation of the crane tip. The simplified design secures a safe and effective operations, reducing the time and effort required for cargo handling.
For more information, please contact Vice President Sales, Ståle Fure at
stale.fure@seaonics.com.
About SEAONICS
SEAONICS’s mission is to make mission critical maritime handling and lifting solutions even smarter, more efficient and profitable through specialized knowledge and advanced technology. In this way, SEAONICS gives their customers the upper hand in sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space. SEAONICS is a subsidiary of Vard Group.
About Windward Offshore
Windward Offshore was formed to establish an Integrated Offshore Wind Service Company. With a shared vision,the partners aim to create a robust portfolio of offshore wind service vessels, initially focusing on Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). By providing integrated solutions, combining vessels with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operation Services, Windward Offshore is poised to become a reliable partner for energy companies, supporting the commissioning phase and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
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