MacGregor

Crane with an integrated docking head designed for safe handling of a wide range of different sized AUV's (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles). Extend the versitility of ythe crane with the integrated docking head that can be stowed when not in use. The docking head includes an electric winch capable of AHC (Active Head Compensation). Extreme smooth operation through exceptional joystick control. 

MacGregor’s all-electric gangways are designed for high performance with active motion compensation and increased automation.

The Horizon range consists of five distinct models, all developed around the same all-electric architecture and using proven technology but configured in a new way. 

• All-electric, motion compensated walk-to-work gangway
• Fully enclosed transfer bridge with industry leading internal clear width
• Optional integrated personnel and goods elevator
• Fully customisable foundations for optimal vessel integration
• Low weight, high performance and increased automation  
• Full integration with AROS operator station

The Colibri 3D motion compensated offshore crane combines our proven capabilities in crane design and manufacturing with innovative motion technology and analysis. All Colibri cranes are based on a range of cylinder luffing cranes designed for long service life in harsh North Sea conditions.

Logistics support capability is increased by enabling a single operator to seamlessly change between the crane and gangway operation from a centralised control station.

• 3D and wind load compensation 
• Unique anti-sway technology
• Lightweight, high performance system
• Structure detection & anti-collision
• Side and off-lead detection 
• Independent main winch from 1T to 50T 
• Full integration with gangway operator station

Protect your business and minimise unplanned downtime

OnWatch Scout increases the flow of information and moves support from a reactive to proactive mode, with operational data streamed directly from the vessel, monitored, analysed and used to provide guidance on performance.

Shipowners and operators can maximise the availability, earning potential and efficiency by:

• Minimising unplanned downtime
• Monitoring component condition and predicting potentially critical performance issues
• Optimising planned maintenance intervals through measurement of use and condition

Analytics & predictive maintenance

OnWatch Scout connects installed equipment to advanced monitoring systems that continuously analyse component condition and predict maintenance needs.

The system detects patterns in equipment behaviour which, through a combination of extensive experience, technical expertise and the application of artificial intelligence, can identify changes that indicate risk of failure. 

• Analyse data to quickly identify and isolate problems
• Detect operator errors and identify incorrect maintenance
• Guide crew through difficult operations and repair processes

Speed up innovation. Reduce your risk in design & engineering. Protect your crew and assets. Minimise incidents and optimize operations.

Macgregor Simulation products and services support our customer in several stages in the lifecycle, providing a digital twin of your equipment that follows the vessel from the first concept design throughout its operational life.

The use of such digital twin provides advantages in different stages, but always reduces risk and increases reliability of operation. The earlier the digital twin is introduced, the more value it generates over the lifecycle.

Digital Twin in early decision making: 

• Provide visual experience of new designs and innovation
• Investigate new operational concepts and explore general arrangements accordingly
• Bring initial proof of feasibility on the table 

Digital Twin in design & testing

• Shorten engineering time
• Facilitate early design decisions to prevent re-work and damage in later stages
• Reduce commissioning time by running pre- trials
• Safe testing for risky/ rare environments

Digital Twin to train operations and maintenance tasks

• Reduce damage risk for equipment and human by facilitating rapid increase of operational skills, with an unlimited possibility of scenario training
• Experiential but life-like training environment to increase learning curve
• ‘learn by doing’ without equipment availability onboard, with optional VR experience as well
• Portable simulators enable use of waiting time to train and reduce travels of crews
• Interactive way of learning, actively steered by trainers or examiners.
• Operators can realize increased revenue with their crews better trained to utilize assets to its full potential

MacGregor supplies a broad portfolio of winches and related components to meet all offshore industry needs. A VHSS wire-spooling system ensures excellent spooling of extremely long wires without the need for a defined minimum distance between the winch and the first wire sheave. The wire can be angled in any direction when leaving the winch. MacGregor winches equipped with this system therefore offer maximum installation flexibility in limited spaces. Standard features include:

• electric, electro-hydraulic or air drives
• Single, double or triple drum configurations in waterfall arrangements
• 50 to 350-tonne rated line-pulls on the first layer
• up to 500-tonne static brake holding capabilities on the first layer
• manual and hydraulically-operated brakes
• dynamic braking to facilitate high load/high speed lowering with de-clutching

MacGregor winches can be delivered with additional functions such as constant tensioning, passive or active heave-compensation based on direct winch operation or in-line cylinder units, including control systems and power units. The reference system for such applications is normally guideline-free and based on motion signals from motion reference units (MRUs).

Additional special functions include auto variable speed control, wire-spooling and guidance systems, grooved drums, emergency release function, gravity lowering and an emergency hoisting function.

MacGregor’s range of hawser winches is an ideal choice for harbour assist tugboats and for a wide variety of escorting, harbor assist and mooring applications. They are robust and reliable and offer proven heavy-duty performance. 

Hawser winch features:

• A brake force of up to 200 tonnes
• Custom drum sizes to fit hawser capacity requirements
• Render and Recovery control function
• Electric and hydraulic drive unit options