Delta600p Harbour Tests - 100 to 660mT

full load and functional testing

July 2021

This month, we tested the Delta in its new hometown: Rotterdam. Seaqualize held a series of tests, including test loads ranging from 100mT to eventually 660mT for a 110% SWL functional load test.

These tests are what we refer to as ‘inverted’ tests. Instead of holding the load still, we accelerate the load with the maximum speed over the full stroke, to show the tool meets its specifications. This way, even though the crane vessel itself is not heaving, we test if the tool is able to compensates all desired heave motions when they would occur.

Further tests included pick-ups and set-downs.

Video compilations of the full test will be available soon!

Next up: offshore trials, October and November 2021.

Functional testing

Pick-up and set-down tests using a 100mT test load and the Bonn & Mees Matador sheerleg crane vessel.