MacGREGOR delivers stern ramp solution

Offshore staff

HELSINKI -- MacGREGOR has supplied a stern ramp solution to the Elektron newbuild vessel, which will operate along the Norwegian coastline for national power company Statnett

The 16-m (52-ft) ramp was built in two parts and delivered with four hinged sections. It can take a load of 500 metric tons (551 tons) and has a maximum opening breadth of 12 m (39 ft) and a clear opening height of 10 m (33 ft). Ramp operation is done via a programmed sequence using a PLC unit.

Elektron will be used to repair and change transmission systems along the Norwegian coast.

"During cable repairs, a vertically-stored stern ramp gets in the way of operations, therefore MacGREGOR designed an alternative solution," says Göran Hugon, sales manager at MacGREGOR. "We supplied a stern ramp which is fitted into a frame, enabling the owner to lower the ramp down on to the deck. This is achieved by having hydraulic cylinders that can be repositioned. Also, each of the ramp's outer sections can be operated individually to suit different quays."

05/21/2008