Royal IHC has announced a significant upgrade to its fleet of 15-tonne rental tensioners, enabling them to operate with biodegradable hydraulic oil. This modification directly responds to the increasing demand for environmentally compliant equipment in offshore operations, particularly for cable laying and handling.
The move is crucial for projects in sensitive marine environments where the use of traditional hydraulic fluids poses a risk of pollution. By adopting biodegradable oil, Royal IHC aims to help clients meet stringent environmental regulations, which are becoming more prevalent globally in the maritime and offshore sectors.
For freight forwarders and project logistics managers, this development means potentially smoother project mobilization and execution, especially for offshore wind and subsea cable projects. The use of compliant equipment can reduce the risk of delays or penalties associated with environmental non-compliance, which can impact project timelines and costs. It also simplifies the process of securing permits and approvals for operations in ecologically sensitive areas, ensuring that specialized equipment can be deployed without regulatory hurdles. This upgrade supports the growing focus on sustainable practices within the heavy-lift and project cargo segments.
This upgrade positions Royal IHC to better support the expanding offshore wind and subsea infrastructure markets, where environmental stewardship is a key consideration for project developers and contractors.
