NOV 165T AHC Crane 2nd hand

ParameterValue
Max SWL (Surface, Main)165 t
Max SWL (Surface, Aux)32 t
Max SWL (Subsea, Main)50–165 t @ 3000 m
Max SWL (Subsea, Aux)17 t @ 3000 m
Max Depth3000 m
AHC Accuracy±0.2 m (both Main and Aux)
Outreach45–54 m
TypeKnuckle Boom AHC (dual-winch)
ManufacturerNOV Norway AS
Year of Manufacture2009

1. Crane Model

Crane Model Details

ParameterSpecification
ModelOC4475KSCE-(30-165)-(50-17)(32)(20-50)AHC
TypeKnuckle Boom Subsea Crane with Active Heave Compensation (AHC) on both Main and Aux
Year of Manufacture2009

2. Lifting Capacity & Load Chart

Main Hoist (1 Fall, DAF=1.30)

ParameterSpecification
Max SWL Internal/Surface Lift165 t (0–50 m depth; full area, HS ≤4.0 m)
Max SWL Subsea Launch Zone165 t (air to 150 m; combined SWL + wire weight)
Max SWL Subsea Submerged165 t (>150 m to 3000 m; Normal/Extended AHC areas; offlead ≤2.0°)
Max SWL Sea Lift (Vessel-to-Vessel)165 t (HS=0.0 m; between upper/lower limits for lift-off/set-down)
OutreachUp to 54 m (derates to ~50 t @ 50 m radius)
NotesAHC limited to Normal area for lift-off from seabed; Extended for submerged handling.

Auxiliary Hoist (Secondary, 1 Fall, DAF=1.60)

ParameterSpecification
Max SWL Internal/Surface Lift32 t (~10 m radius; full area, HS ≤4.0 m; for lighter tools)
Max SWL Subsea Lift17 t (air/submerged to 3000 m; combined SWL + wire weight; offlead ≤5.0°)
Max SWL Sea Lift (Vessel-to-Vessel)32 t (HS ≤0.5 m; above lower limit for lift-off/set-down)
Max SWL Personnel Lift1.5–2 t (basket; HS ≤2.0 m, wind ≤10 m/s, daylight visibility)
OutreachUp to 40–52 m (derates to ~10 t @ 40 m radius)
NotesFull AHC integration; no AHC limitations vs. main hoist.

3. Hydraulic & Power Systems

FeatureSpecification
Power PackDual redundant HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit)
Pressure300–350 bar
FlowHigh-volume pumps for fast slewing/hoisting on both Main and Aux
CoolingSeawater or closed-loop
Emergency OperationAccumulator backup for boom lowering in power loss
Power NeededUp to 1,150 kW peak
Power Source RequiredElectrical supply from Vessel (690 V AC, 60 Hz, 3-phase)

4. Operational Modes

ModeUse Case
Normal LiftingDeck-to-deck, supply handling (both Main and Aux)
AHC SubseaSubsea-Installation/-Lift (AHC active on Main and Aux)
Constant TensionPipeline pull-in, cable laying
Man-RidingPersonnel transfer (with certified winch & basket; Aux AHC preferred)
Parking/StowStorm condition, transit

5. Compliance & Certification

ComplianceReference
DNVGL-OS-E101 / ST-E101
API Spec 2C
ILO 152 (man-riding)
NORSOK R-002 / Z-015

6. Crane Present Operational Status

AspectDetails
Overall ConditionGood structural integrity; visually operational, non-functional due to missing HMI panel and MRU unit. Last operation unknown; cold-stacked ~8 years. Wire ropes and sheaves OK (no breaks, minimal wear). Corrosion on boom, hooks, valves, and railings requires treatment. No load test or overhaul certificates available.
Key Deficiencies (Critical/Severe)
  • Missing HMI (prevents startup/testing).
  • Corroded hook blocks (need full overhaul/load test).
  • Insufficient greasing (slewing bearings/sheaves).
  • Hydraulic: Filters overdue; tank sludge; damaged hoses/cylinders need testing.
RecommendationsSource HMI/MRU/manual Vol. #2; conduct EMAG on wires, proof load test, and full hydraulic/gearbox service before removal. Estimated prep: 2-4 weeks with parts.