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Offshore Heavy Lifting

With our unique fleet, Boskalis offers versatile transportation & installation solutions for the offshore energy industry. Our state-of-the-art DP heavy lift vessels are perfect for transporting and installing jackets and monopiles for offshore wind turbines, and also for oil & gas production platforms and decommissioning work.

The combination of state-of-the-art DP heavy lift vessels, sheerleg cranes and moored crane barges means we have the unique ability to deliver all types of offshore structure installation and decommissioning. The self-propelled heavy lift vessels Bokalift 1 and Bokalift 2 each have a crane, with lifting capacities of 3,000 and 4,000 tons respectively, and extensive deck space, allowing for the straightforward combination of transport and installation.

Proven heavy lift solutions for offshore wind

We have an unparalleled track record of more than 600 installed foundations for the offshore wind industry worldwide. Developments such as the globalization of offshore wind activities and the increased size of foundations such as monopiles and jackets are driving the need for more and larger installation solutions.

Solutions Offshore Wind Foundation Installation

Offshore wind foundation installation

With our growing fleet of heavy lift vessels we offer unique solutions for the efficient construction of offshore wind farms. Our experience and capabilities include all foundation concepts from jackets (suction buckets or piled) to XXL monopiles.

Solutions Substation Installation

Offshore wind substation installation

With a combination of DP heavy lift vessels and sheerleg cranes, we provide the perfect assets for the installation of substation foundations and topsides. We have a wealth of experience with primary installation work, bolted, grouted and welded connections, and completion work.

Solutions Oil & Gas Platform Installation

Offshore oil & gas platform installation

Our offshore oil & gas installation services cover fixed oil & gas platforms (including both foundations and topsides) as well as modules on floating or fixed production units.

Solutions Decom

Decommissioning of offshore structures

As part of our extensive decommissioning solutions, we remove offshore platforms. From preparatory work, including topside and subsea inspection, through to removal and dismantling.

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Our heavy lift vessels

Our heavy lift vessels offer versatile transportation & installation solutions using self-propelled vessels equipped with cranes with lifting capacities of 3,000 and 4,000 tons.

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Our floating sheerleg cranes

Our fleet of floating sheerleg cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 600 to 5,000 tons.

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Contact Information

For offshore heavy lifting related queries get in touch with our Commercial Director.