DCV BALDER

Welcome to Las Palmas Port!!!
BALDER is the world’s first semi-submersible crane vessel, built in Japan in 1978, and it was the first of the two semi-submersible crane vessels (SSCVs) ordered by Heerema Marine Contractors Heerema Fabrication Group.

BALDER has unique capabilities to work at water depths from 70 feet and beyond and able to operate in rough waters. Their cranes provide for a depth reach lowering capability as a heavy lift capacity of 6,300 metric tons. It is fully equipped with a DP III system for stability to today’s standards.

Balder, belonging to Heerema Marine Contractors, helps us make sure offshore infrastructure is removed as safely as it is installed. Balder and sister Hermod have been involved in the installation and decommmissioning of over 100 projects across the globe changing the offshore construction industry forever!

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