Heavy Lift Operation at Stornes
- Amalie Eilertsen
- for 18 timer siden
- 2 min lesing
Yesterday, a major heavy lift operation was successfully carried out at the Port of Kristiansand, where a 240 ton structure was lifted from the vessel Storenes. The structure measures approximately 70 meters in length, 8 meters in width and 5 meters in height, making it a complex and demanding lifting operation.
GOT Safe Yards was responsible for planning and executing the lift in close collaboration with Crane Norway and TMH Kran og Transport Agder. The operation required the coordinated use of three cranes working simultaneously, demanding careful planning, clear communication and precise execution.
High Risk Lifting Requires Thorough Preparation
According to GOT Safe Yards Project Manager Thomas Dahl, operations of this scale involve a high degree of complexity and risk.
“This type of lift involves high risk due to simultaneous operations with three cranes and the significant weight involved. Thorough preparation related to risk assessment and positioning of lifting equipment is therefore essential,” Dahl explains.
Extensive preparation was carried out prior to the operation, including detailed lifting plans, risk assessments and coordination between all parties involved. Ensuring safe positioning of cranes, securing the load and maintaining clear communication between operators were critical elements in the successful execution of the lift.
Preparing Stornes for Docking and Reclassification
Following the lifting operation, Storenes will proceed to the GOT Safe Yards dock where the vessel will undergo reclassification work. The vessel is expected to remain in dock until mid April 2026.
During the yard stay, a large number of specialists and workers will be involved in the project. Around 250 people will be working on the vessel on a daily basis while the work is carried out.
Storenes is a Flexible fallpipe vessel designed for subsea rock installation and seabed intervention operations. These vessels are equipped with advanced systems that allow controlled placement of rock and other materials on the seabed, typically used in offshore energy infrastructure and subsea construction projects.
For more information contact
Morten Endresen
Director Sales and Marketing
GOT Safe Yards
Richard Loland
Sales and Market Manager
GOT Safe Yards
