Cranes

Technical details

A-Frame

• Triplex 20 tonne A-frame for deploying large equipment.
• Provides a means of deployment and retrieval whilst keeping the equipment clear of the ship.
• Height of 9.4 m, width of 5.3 m and is capable of swinging 170 degrees.

Main working crane

• Can lift 25 tonnes at a reach of 12 m and 5 tonnes at 20 m
• Situated to reach the entire aft deck.
• Note that the main crane cannot be operated at sea.

Stores crane

• Located on the forward deck and used to resupply the ship.
• Capable of lifting 5 tonnes at a reach of 10 m.

Utility crane

• Aft deck utility cranes are located on each side of the ship.
• The utility crane is used for moving and deploying equipment.
• They have a capacity of 5 tonnes at 10 m.