MacGregor secures AHC crane contract

MacGregor has secured a contract to supply a 165-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane for a newbuild Ulstein SX121 vessel ordered by Jan De Nul and under construction at China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard. The order is part of a 1+1 vessel programme, with delivery scheduled for February 2028. The order is booked into MacGregor's second quarter 2026 order intake. For Jan De Nul, MacGregor's track record in previous projects proved the deciding factor in selecting the 165-tonne capacity crane, a lifting solution that has already demonstrated its performance in service. MacGregor's local presence and production capabilities in China provide CMHI with direct access to design, installation, and commissioning support throughout the build, helping the yard maintain schedule discipline through to the planned delivery. The order reinforces MacGregor's role as a long-term partner to owners and yards in the offshore construction sector.