Heavy-lifter targets market for larger offshore wind foundations

Heavy-lift ship specialist BigLift is targeting the growing market for jacket-type foundations and extra-large monopiles with two MC-class ships.

Newly painted in BigLift colours after a co-operation agreement to market the vessels with RollDock ended late last year, BigLift said the vessels, BigLift Baffin and BigLift Barentsz are well-suited to the offshore renewables markets.

By adding two wide-deck carriers to the BigLift fleet, the company has enhanced its heavy transport capabilities significantly in terms of greater module sizes, load-carrying ability, and project optimisation and efficiency.

Biglift said it is focusing on opportunities in the renewables sector and liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. It said this could include transport of jackets and new-generation monopiles for offshore wind and large modules for LNG projects.