Built in Japan in 1978 Balder was the first of the two semi-submersible crane vessels (SSCVs) ordered by Heerema. The vessel and sister Hermod changed the offshore construction industry forever! These vessels made it possible to increase heavy-lift …

DCV Balder is a deepwater construction vessel (DCV) operated by Heerema Marine Contractors. The Balder was constructed in 1978 as semi-submersible crane vessel by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Balder and sister vessel, Hermod were the world's first semi-submersible crane vessels. [2] .

Balder is capable to execute a tandem lift of 6,300 metric tons when in guyed mode. The vessel's cranes provide for a depth reach lowering capability as well as a heavy lift capacity to install topsides, jackets, and other structures.

Jun 1, 2021 · In a feat of offshore heavy lifting, Heerema’s giant crane platform Balder finished the removal of the Morpeth field tension leg platform (TLP) in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Balder is a Semi Submersible Crane Vessel (SSCV) and is capable to execute a tandem lift of 6,300 T. The cranes provide for a depth reach lowering capability as well as a heavy lift capacity to install topsides.

DCV Balder is a deepwater construction vessel (DCV) operated by Heerema Marine Contractors. Quick Facts History, General characteristics ... 7 × 3,500 kW azimuth thrusters and two propellers.

Nov 11, 2021 · Sleipnir is our newest and largest Semi-Submersible Crane Vessel. Equipped with a pair of revolving cranes that can lift 20,000 metric tons, as well as the. capacity to run on LNG for sustainable operations. Balder is capable to execute a tandem lift …

This paper describes the important features of the S.S.C.V. 'Balder' with emphasis placed on its functions as a floating foundation of heavy lift cranes. Some details of an analysis of the workability rate of the Balder is given.

The 154-metre deepwater construction vessel Balder is used worldwide for the installation of foundations, anchorage systems, SPARs, TLPs and integrated topsides, pipelines and flowlines.

The Balder is a deepwater crane vessel owned by Heerema Marine Contractors and built in 1978. It was originally equipped with two revolving cranes - a 3,000 short ton crane and a 2,000 short ton crane.