Lifting & handling

Enabling effective movement of offshore equipment.

Safely lifting and moving equipment and components offshore can be a complex task, and must overcome any environmental challenges, vessel space constraints, and payload interfaces.

We are experienced in designing custom-made lifting and handling equipment to suit a range of vessels, assets, and sea conditions.

Every lifting and handling requirement is different, and we work to gain a thorough understanding of all related factors. We then use this knowledge to develop an appropriately engineered system that addresses each exacting requirement.

Osbit engineer inspecting an a-frame supplied by Osbit
Osbit engineers designing offshore lifting and handling equipment

What we do

osbit wind turbine tower lifting tool for GE

We design, build, and support a diverse range of lifting and handling equipment.

These include blade, nacelle, and tower tools, jacket and monopile tools, A-frames, Launch & Recovery systems, scissor frames, and skidding systems.

We cover all types of lifting and handling systems; our skills range from turnkey supply of offshore lifting and handling solutions, to modifying existing systems and their control systems, and supplying smaller system components.

How we can help

  • We deliver tailored studies and concept design to inform project decision-making, from simple feasibility assessments through to complex FEED.

  • We develop and deliver cutting edge systems to drive our customers’ operations forward.

  • We provide multi-discipline commissioning support, as well as offshore operational and maintenance teams.

  • We offer tailored spares packages, desktop studies, and remote engineering support, as required.

  • We optimise, repurpose and diversify asset capabilities, as well as inspecting, surveying, and carrying out planned maintenance.

  • Our Tailwind software package can be integrated on new and existing assets, streamlining knowledge management, and providing performance insight and inventory management.

Key benefits delivered

  • Innovative design

    Our team is well versed in developing systems to address operational challenges, such as limited deck space and severe weather conditions.

  • Making mobilisation easy

    We’re experts in designing systems for containerisation, rapid mobilisation, and straightforward maintenance.

  • Market-leading lead times

    We design, build, and install handling equipment to suit urgent requirements, including full supply of a scissor frame in under two weeks.

Dive deeper into our track record…

Project stories
ROV launch & recovery systems
ROV launch & recovery systems

Design and build of a bespoke system to enable operations within challenging space constraints and weather conditions.

  • “Once again Osbit has demonstrated an ability to innovate and rapidly translate our requirements into practical, high quality engineered solutions.”

    UK Manager for Special Projects, Helix Energy Solutions

Osbit carousel system
Osbit a-frame system in final assembly stages
Osbit spreader beam for Seajacks
Osbit umbilical and guide-wire handling system for Helix Energy Solutions

Offering the best of technology…

Our approach combines innovation with already proven, modular aspects of Osbit technology. This enables us to increase capability and lower lead-time, all while decreasing each project’s risk profile.

Our capabilities cover the entire equipment life-cycle; as well as full design & build equipment supply, we offer tailored packages based around any segment or combination of our core offering components.

AUV garage system for Modus supplied by Osbit
Osbit guide-wire assembly
Osbit engineer inspecting a winch
Osbit engineers reviewing a 3D model

Let’s talk
offshore lifting & handling…

If you have an equipment requirement, or would simply like to learn more about Osbit’s capabilities, then please get in touch.

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