Siem’s China-built Vessel Sisters to Feature Huisman Cranes

October 30, 2026 · 12 hours ago

Managing Editor

Siem Industries has selected Huisman to deliver knuckle boom cranes for the two offshore support vessels (OSVs) it recently ordered from China.

Under the awarded contract, Huisman will supply two 400mt knuckle boom cranes with a below-deck winch, as well as two 50mt auxiliary cranes with deepwater capabilities.

The cranes will be built at Huisman's production facility in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China.

According to the company, the 400mt knuckle boom crane has deepwater capabilities, up to 3,000m hook travel, a high lift mode for lifting large loads to high heights, as well as a lifting capacity of up to 400mt in single fall configuration.