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21 August 2026

MacGregor wins 165-tonne crane order for Jan De Nul newbuild

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MacGregor wins 165-tonne crane order for Jan De Nul newbuild

MacGregor has secured a contract to supply a 165-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane for a new Ulstein SX121 vessel ordered by Jan De Nul. The vessel is under construction at China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) in China. The order forms part of a 1+1 vessel programme , with delivery of the crane scheduled for February 2028. MacGregor booked the contract in its second-quarter 2026 order intake. Jan De Nul selects proven AHC crane Jan De Nul selected MacGregor’s 165-tonne crane based on the company’s track record in previous projects.

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