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Recently, to ensure optimal performance, a specialized group of engineers from Denmark, Germany, and Norway, representing Liebherr, coordinated a predictive maintenance operation at the port of Esbjerg.
The predictive maintenance day for the BOS 35000 crane
The central objective was the thorough refurbishment of a BOS 35000 crane, a critical component installed on a 16-meter pedestal aboard the Wind Enterprise vessel. This vessel is under the operational management of ZITON and plays a crucial role in supporting wind farms in Northern Europe.
To execute the work with precision, the technical personnel completed a demanding comprehensive program within a service window of just 10 days. During this period, specialists replaced the entire power unit, renewed hoses, replaced filters, and changed strategic pulleys.
Direct actions minimize the risk of unforeseen failures in harsh marine environments, allowing the machinery to withstand intense workloads and corrosion wear.
Parallel to the mechanical replacements, a strict inspection under the LOLER standard validated that the structure faithfully complies with the regulations required for operation in British waters. The execution of exhaustive functional tests confirmed that all closed hydraulic circuits are working perfectly.
Likewise, the positive results of the operation stemmed from the meticulous logistical synchronization carried out with specialized external workshops before commencing tasks onboard.
This type of cross-border intervention demonstrates that coordinated planning significantly reduces operational costs and maximizes sustainability through the use of reconditioned spare parts.
Official spokespersons from both organizations confirmed mutual satisfaction with the speed of the process. The offshore crane has regained its full certification and is ready to face the next offshore maintenance campaign with maximum reliability guarantees.
Source and photo: Liebherr