On October 11th a service division of the Caspian Energy Group – the “Crane Marine Contractor” Company started lifting “Volgar”, a marine, non-self-propelled, floating, pontoon type crane with non-slewing lifting gear.

“The vessel underwater hull is being exposed to a routine certification procedure. In particular it is required for the vessel class confirmation by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping” – said Andrey Prikhno, a managing director of Crane Marine Contractor.

This marine giant is a true pride of the Company.

This marine giant is a true pride of the Company. Floating crane “Volgar” with its lifting capacity of 1600 t took an active part in onshore and offshore stages of oil platforms construction for Caspian fields.
• Displacement 10 701 t 
• Length 86,40 m 
• Width 33,60 m 
• Freeboard 7 m 
• Draught 4,20 m 
• Floating crane is meant for lifting operations at sea swells up to  h3%=1,25 m and wind force up to 5 points 
• Navigation area — combined (river-sea) 
• Operation area —the Caspian Sea North.