Hansa Heavy Lift moves fully assembled Liebherr cranes from Ireland to the UK
HANSA HEAVY LIFT has successfully transported two fully - assembled ship - to - shore (STS) c ontainer gantry cranes for Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd, picking them up in the DSG Terminal, Port of Cork, Ireland, before discharging them at the Port of Hull, UK. The shipment took place aboard HHL Lagos and was the first time Liebherr’s gantry cranes had been transported fully - assembled via a lift - on and lift - off method on a heavy lift vessel . The cranes measured 81.4 metres by 30.3 metres by 57.3 metres . “ This was a complex project where in - depth engineering knowledge and operational expertise was an absolut e requirement throughout all stages ,” said Emek Ersin Takmaz, Head of Projects, Engineering Department, HANSA HEAVY LIFT . “Paying close attention to every detail, whilst working hand - in - hand with our customer from the beginning, as well as successful cooperation on site, helped us to eliminate any possible risks and allowed us to execute the project seamlessly as planned.”
About HANSA HEAVY LIFT HANSA HEAVY LIFT GmbH is the carrier of choice for the super heavy lift 900+ metric tonnes industry, delivering best - in - class engineering solutions to customers, particularly in the subsea, oil and gas, as well as the offshore wind farm sectors. The company is a world market leader in the heavy lift business and operates a modern fleet of 1 4 vessels which is one of the youngest fleets in the market. The Team is co mmitted to quality, reliability and a customer focused service. C ustomers’ cargoes are handle d with the highest degree of safety and professionalism worldwide. HANSA HEAVY LIFT is wholly owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specialising in alternative investments, with $100 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2017. The firm emphasises a value - oriented and risk - controlled approach to investments.