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NG-8000X Self-propelled jack-up
Future-proof Wind Turbine Installation
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Description
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Specifications
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Resources
The NG’s are a series of multi-purpose self-propelled jack-ups capable of undertaking autonomous transit and positioning offshore.
The NG-8000X is intended for the future-proof, high end installation works of wind turbines in an economical way.
The NG-8000X is intended for use in water depths of up to 60 m in a harsh North Sea type of environment. This unit is equipped with well-balanced DP2 capability and a VSD driven jacking system, providing a controlled ramp-up / ramp-down, speed & torque control, for frequent, fast and secure jacking operations.
The main feature of the unit is the telescopic leg crane with a capacity of 1,250 t @ 35 m at up to ± 148 m hook height above main deck.
Highlights
- Autonomous transit and positioning
- Designed for survival
- Telescopic leg encircling crane: high capacity - high reach
- VSD controlled rack & pinion jacking system
- Fast, secure and controlled jacking and preloading
- High number of jacking moves
- Large free deck space
- Optimized deck coverage and high hoisting height
The NG series can be customized to owner’s specific requirements
Main Characteristics
| Hull length | 108.3 m |
| Hull width | 42.0 m |
| Free deck space | 3,000 m2 |
| Overall leg length | 100.0 m |
| Leg length under hull (max) | 97.0 m |
| Variable load (max) | up to 6,000 t |
| Water depth | 60.0 m |
| Accommodation | up to 104 PoB |
| Main crane | 1,250 t at 35 m, GustoMSC GTLC-1250/1250-ED |
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