MacGregor, a leading provider of maritime cargo and load handling solutions, has secured a significant order to equip a new 127-meter Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel (FWCV) with a state-of-the-art 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane. This major contract, booked in the first quarter of 2026, highlights the growing demand for specialized infrastructure in the burgeoning floating offshore wind market. The vessel, being built by Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry for South Korea’s HANA Shipping, represents a pivotal advancement in the industry’s ability to handle complex deep-water installations.
The 400-tonne SWL AHC crane is a critical component designed to meet the rigorous demands of offshore wind projects, including mooring operations and cable laying. By utilizing advanced heave compensation technology, the crane ensures precise and safe load handling even in challenging sea conditions, which is essential for the stability required during subsea construction. This specific unit is one of the largest AHC subsea cranes ordered in recent years, reinforcing MacGregor’s position as a premier global supplier capable of delivering high-capacity, complex engineering solutions.
The vessel’s inaugural mission is slated for the Ulsan Floating Wind Farm project, located approximately 70 kilometers off the coast of South Korea. Strategic collaboration between MacGregor and the shipyard is already underway, with the crane’s delivery scheduled for late 2027 to align with the vessel’s planned launch in the second quarter of 2028. The proximity of MacGregor’s production facilities to the shipyard in China is expected to streamline project execution and provide robust local technical support throughout the construction phase.