MacGregor advances offshore transfer safety

MacGregor, a global reference in the manufacturing of marine cranes and offshore equipment, has announced the successful validation of its advanced floating-to-floating motion compensation technology for the Horizon V4 offshore gangway system.

The solution enables safe personnel transfer between two independently moving offshore units — such as a Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) and an FPSO — enhancing safety and operational efficiency in complex maritime environments. The technology was certified by DNV following successful sea acceptance tests.

According to the company, the system uses high-precision LiDAR-based relative motion tracking, reducing dependence on weather windows while increasing operational uptime. The validation also opens new opportunities for applications in the offshore oil, gas, and floating wind sectors.

Throughout this week, we at WSB Advisors had the opportunity to get to know MacGregor more closely, as well as learn more about its activities in the market. During the “exchange” held at our headquarters, we also presented our own assets and capabilities. And, of course, we had many valuable conversations about the market.