A serious accident took place on May 2 on board of offshore installation vessel ‘Orion 1’, as a crane collapsed onto the deck.
The crane collapsed at the occasion of and during crane load tests. Reportedly, a few persons suffered minor injuries.
The crane has suffered significant damage, while damage to the crane and the vessel will be investigated in the upcoming days and weeks.
The vessel is moored at the quayside at the Liebherr construction yard in Rostock, with the crane undergoing several load tests.
The vessel is expected for delivery to DEME NV in the second half of May 2020.
