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PALFINGER: Supplies Equipment for Offshore Wind Installations in the North Sea
Worldwide, PALFINGER MARINE's products are represented on a large number of marine and offshore installations. This broad product portfolio will be used to equip two substations in RWE’s German Nordseecluster with lifting solutions and lifesaving appliances from a full-service provider.
Back in 2009, PALFINGER MARINE equipped alpha ventus, the first German offshore wind park, with its specialized lifting solutions. In the meantime, PALFINGER MARINE has developed even more sophisticated, efficient and resistant platform cranes, which are now being utilized as part of the Nordseecluster project by RWE – in the harsh environment of the North Sea off the German coast.
The Nordseecluster project, which is being developed by the global energy company RWE, is located 50 kilometers north off the island of Juist. It will be constructed in two phases: While cluster A is scheduled to become fully operational by 2027, cluster B will start commercial operation by 2029. With a total capacity of up to 1.6 GW, the Nordseecluster will generate enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of 1,600,000 German homes.
"It is very exciting to implement a project with our long-standing partners, RWE and the renowned shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique. While we have collaborated on numerous projects with the latter, this is the second project in which PALFINGER MARINE has been selected to provide equipment for Chantiers de l’Atlantique built substations", says Iavor Markov, Global Sales Manager Wind Cranes at PALFINGER MARINE.
Long-term Cooperation as the Key to Success
Within the scope of this order, PALFINGER MARINE yet again demonstrates its capability as a complete solution provider, supplying lifting equipment as well as lifesaving appliances. In total, the two substations for Nordseecluster A will be fitted with three fixed boom cranes - two PF200 with an outreach of seven meters and one PF160 with and outreach of 4.5 meters - as well as four liferaft davits. The delivery is scheduled from October 2024 onward.
“PALFINGER MARINE has been evolving with the offshore wind sector including its stringent requirements for many years. Thanks to our extensive experience in this field, we are ideally positioned to offer a company like Chantiers de l’Atlantique the most innovative and durable equipment, as well as the most straightforward project handling from a single source,” states Markov.
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ABOUT PALFINGER MARINE
The international mechanical engineering company PALFINGER is the world's leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. As a global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, PALFINGER MARINE supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.
ABOUT PALFINGER AG
PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,540 employees*, 31 manufacturing sites and a worldwide sales and service network of around 5,000 service points, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitalization along the entire production and value chain.
PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2023 achieved record revenue of EUR 2.45 billion.
*Without contingent workers.
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Eva-Maria Wimmer | Marketing & Communication | PALFINGER MARINE
T +43 662 4684 | marketing-marine@palfinger.com