XMAS tree handling November 1st 2010 A J D Neuhaus hydraulicallyoperated
crane with 80t lift capacity
has been delivered for operation on
the semisub rig Spitsbergen,
designed and built by Aker Solutions
for operation on the Norwegian
continental shelf. The rig will be
used to find new oil and gas
resources in the North Sea, and the
JDN crane will be used to transport
'xmas tree' assemblies.
The crane, a double girder
overhead travelling design, features a
radio control system, together with a
rack and pinion drive providing safe
power transmission for both crane
and hoist travel movements when
operating offshore or as vessel
mounted units. Simultaneous control
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