GenHook crane designed for fast-track offshore wind turbine repairs

Offshore staff

ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — KenzFigee has released its GenHook, an up-tower crane for offshore application with a lifting capacity of up to 30 metric tons and capable of performing generator and gearbox exchanges and repairs on wind turbines.

The development, based on the company’s proven up-tower crane technology, is said to allow deployment of smaller (and lower-cost) jackup barges and offshore vessels for these tasks.

The modular, lightweight cranes are designed to be placed temporarily on top of a wind turbine nacelle for fast-track component change-outs, and a larger operational window than traditional cranes, the company claimed. They are also powered by the wind turbine.

GenHooks can be assembled and installed by the WTG nacelle service crane itself.

09.26.2022