We are Huisman. We design, manufacture and service heavy construction equipment for the world’s leading companies in the renewable energy, oil and gas, civil, naval and entertainment markets. Our products range from Cranes, Offshore Wind Tools, Pipelay and Drilling Equipment to specials.
The history of Huisman is one of setting new industry standards. Of making impact, since 1929. With step-changing technical solutions that vary from stand-alone components to highly engineered integrated systems. From concept to installation and lifetime support.
With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service and sales facilities, we are equipped for impact in these times of transition.
What in the hell is this even for? What could possibly weigh that much but still be small enough to lift? The Space Shuttle sitting on top of the crawler transporter, the largest land vehicle ever built, only weighs 11 million pounds and these things combined will lift 44 million pounds?
WOW, this is amazing. I've never seen this before in my life. Can I use this video for my compilation about Extreme Engineering Machine and construction? I will give you full credits of course.
Clear video! Very interesting concept of the Windfarm Installation Vessel (WIV) actually a 'catamaran' with two floats, which makes it quite stable. The four Azimuth thrusters (pods) makes it quite flexible and ready to compensate for continuous changing circumstances at sea, and useable for deep see turbine installation locations as well. Also compatible with most foundations. Very interesting how the WTG cycle functions for which the 'tower platform' can turn, allowing to increase operational efficiency. Wonder how this WIV compares with vessels that work with four piles that lift the vessel making it also very stable. Although that is only an alternative and applicable for the more shallow see or ocean locations.
I'm an old, retired, "crane junkie" who has loved studying the geometric beauty and functional harmony of heavy lifting machinery all my life. Your contribution to this, cannot be overstated, the advancements in lifting capabilities over the last few decades has left me in awe. The thing that really staggers me is "how" the giant megalithic stone blocks of up to and over 1000 tons were handled and "fitted", "back in the day"...
