F.lli Righini S.p.A. has been awarded a new contract by Heerema Marine Contractors for the design, engineering, and supply of an integrated lifting system for offshore installations.
This award confirms the long-standing collaboration between the two companies and reinforces F.lli Righini’s role as a reference supplier in the offshore lifting equipment market.
The scope of work includes the delivery of:
The equipment will be delivered in 2026 to be used on a series of future major offshore projects.
Building on a Record-Breaking Legacy
This new award follows the successful delivery in 2020 of four ILTs, with a vertical load capacity of 4,000 tonnes and a transverse load capacity of 1,000 tonnes—currently representing the most powerful tools of their kind on the market.
The recently awarded ILTs will significantly exceed that benchmark, reaching an axial lifting capacity of 6,500 tonnes and a transverse load capacity of 2,250 tonnes, covering a range of pile diameters from 80” up to 108”. Once delivered, these will be the most performing ILTs ever produced, breaking F.lli Righini’s own previous record.
A Fully Integrated Solution
The new equipment requires extensive Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis, aimed at ensuring structural performance under the most demanding offshore conditions.
The solution has been engineered to maximize lifting efficiency while minimizing operational risks during Jacket or Top Side installation and/or removal.
In addition to the ILTs, F.lli Righini was awarded the design and fabrication of No.4 Spreader Bar Heads, which will engage and handle the ILTs in a direct way or by means of a lower rigging.