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Baldwins Crane Hire (Large Crawler Cranes, e.g., Terex CC2800-1) at UK Offshore Wind Projects

Various UK Offshore Wind Farms (e.g., Hornsea, Triton Knoll, Moray East) · Ongoing (Baldwins actively involved in renewable energy sector)

The judgement call

Account-gated at launch

Baldwins Crane Hire is a significant provider of heavy lifting services to the UK's rapidly expanding offshore wind sector. Their fleet of large crawler cranes, including models like the Terex CC2800-1, is essential for the installation of wind turbine components and foundations. Their expertise in this sector is critical for the successful and safe development of renewable energy infrastructure, contributing to the UK's energy transition goals.

Key engineering challenges

Lifting and positioning massive wind turbine components (nacelles, blades, tower sections) in challenging offshore environments. - Operating large crawler cranes on land for pre-assembly and port logistics, and sometimes on jack-up vessels for offshore installation. - Managing complex lift plans under variable weather conditions and strict safety regulations.

Project facts

Client / owner
Various offshore wind farm developers (e.g., Ørsted, RWE, SSE Renewables)
Lead contractor
Baldwins Crane Hire (for lifting services), various main contractors for offshore wind farms.
Lead designers
Terex (for CC2800-1), Liebherr, Demag (for other large crawler cranes)
Project type
new build
Scale
Lifting capacity: up to 600t for CC2800-1 (Baldwins fleet up to 1200t); used for turbine component erection, foundation installation.
Disciplines
civil; structural; mechanical; marine engineering; renewable energy
Standards & frameworks
LOLER, PUWER, relevant marine and offshore safety regulations, CDM Regulations.

Sources: Baldwins Crane Hire (https://baldwinscranehire.co.uk/sectors/renewable-energy-power-generation/) - Cranes Today Magazine (https://www.cranestodaymagazine.com/news/renewables-sector-drives-investment-campaign-for-baldwins-11023093/) - Terex (General CC2800-1 information: https://www.terex.com/cranes/en/products/crawler-cranes/cc-2800-1)