ALFA LIFT
A dynamically-positioned, 48,000 DWT heavy lift transport and installation vessel for the offshore wind industry. The design combines the benefits of a semi-submersible transport vessel with a large, 3,000 mt lifting capacity main crane. Can perform heavy lift crane operations with the main deck submerged.
Year
2021Owned by
Offshore Heavy TransportDesigned by
Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V.Principal dimensions
- Length:
- 216.3 m
- Beam:
- 56 m
- Draught (max):
- submerged max 27.6 m
- Speed (max):
- 13 kn
- Accommodation:
- 100 POB
Note: Subject to selected variant configuration
Capacities
- Propulsion thrusters:
- 3 x 5,500 kW
- Retractable thruster:
- 1 x 3,000 kW
- Tunnel thrusters (fwd):
- 3 x 3,000 kW
- Liebherr main crane:
- 3,000 mt
- Deck strength:
- 30 t/m²
- Positioning system :
- DP 2
- Class :
- DnV
The first vessel (with options for up to another 3 units) is constructed by China Merchant Heavy Industry (CMHI) for delivery 2021/2022. The vessel’s capabilities match the future requirements of the offshore wind industry, allowing her to transport and install up to 10 x 1,500t ultra-large jacket foundations or 11 x 2,000t XXL monopiles plus transition pieces for the largest anticipated Wind Turbine Generators.
Ship history
July 2020: Contract announcement for the transport and installation of foundations at Dogger Bank A.
September 2020: Contract announcement for the second phase, Dogger Bank B.
Alfa Lift will transport and install all monopile foundations and transition pieces for each of the two 1.2GW phases of the project between 2022 and 2024. The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is being developed by SSE Renewables and Equinor, with first power expected in 2023.
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The Netherlands