Ulmatec wins walk-to-work contract

Wednesday, August 17 2022

General – Motion Compensated Gangway

Norway-based Ulmatec has secured a contract for the supply of a 32-meter motion compensated gangway and logistics support systems for ECO Edison, the first-ever US-flagged Jones Act-compliant service operations vessel (SOV).

The 32-metre motion compensated gangway has a 12-metre telescope compensation range, infinitely adjustable access height to the offshore wind turbines, an integrated elevator in the gangway pedestal, and the potential for power regeneration during offshore operations.

“Our gangway system is fully DP integrated, assisting the crew in choosing the right access point and route between the wind turbines”, said Bjørn Gjerde, Sales Manager at Ulmatec.

For offshore operations, a 3D-compensated, 3 metric-ton crane will be accessible via the underside of the gangway.

“This is our first large contract for a gangway and reinforces our efforts in this market. We have delivered cargo handling systems, boat landings, gangway pedestals, and accessories within this sector for over a decade”, said aid Bjørnar Huse, Chief Commercial Officer at Ulmatec.

The SOV is being built for Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) by North American Shipbuilding, an ECO affiliate located in Louisiana.