Heerema to supply world’s largest crane vessels with shore power

Dutch contractor Heerema Marine Contractors will provide its crane vessels with clean energy by switching them from diesel generators to wind energy. 

By switching off the diesel generators, total emissions will be reduced by the equivalent of the annual emissions of approximately 5,000 diesel cars, Heerema said on Friday.

Eneco will supply power from the wind farm on Landtong Rozenburg. Heerema’s crane vessels are often moored in the Calandkanaal in Rotterdam. The use of clean energy reduces noise and air pollution and significantly reduces CO2 emissions.

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