Original news was published on 18 June, 2015

HHL Valparaiso’s two 700-ton cranes have lifted a new luxury yacht built by Sunrise Yachts from the dock to the sea for its world premiere in Antalya, Turkey.

“This was a very sensitive heavy lift operation that required special engineering expertise at each stage, from planning to execution,” said Emek Takmaz, Project & Transport Engineer, Hansa Heavy Lift, said in a statement.

The yacht Irimari measured 63.1 meters long and weighed 900 tonnes.

“During the project’s planning stage, we determined the most suitable lifting arrangement and operation steps that helped us to eliminate all of the possible risks involved,” Takmaz said. Damage to the structure, including scratches, were of primary concern.

Hansa Heavy Lift engineers carefully select the frames to carry the yacht in order to maintain its structural integrity. Close attention was also paid to suspension stability due to the difference in the shapes of the frames.

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