Titan

Inline Active Heave Compensator (IAHC) – Advanced Offshore Lifting Solution

The Titan Inline Active Heave Compensator (IAHC) by Safelink is a cutting-edge solution for dynamic load reduction in offshore lifting operations. Designed as a self-contained, hook-based system, Titan delivers maximum mobility and flexibility without requiring permanent vessel installation. Its primary mission: make offshore lifting safer, faster, and more efficient—even in harsh marine environments.

Dual-Mode Heave Compensation for Offshore Lifting

Titan IAHC combines passive and active heave compensation in one system:

• Passive Mode: Utilizes a gas-balanced piston system for subsea lifts, offering the benefits of traditional PHC.
• Active Mode: Adds real-time control for lifts in air, compensating for forces regardless of payload geometry or mass.
This dual-mode functionality makes Titan more versatile than conventional AHC systems, enabling operators to switch between passive and active modes based on operational needs. The result: optimized performance across diverse offshore lifting scenarios.

Cost-Effective and Flexible Offshore Operations

The Titan IAHC allows the use of standard cranes and winches for complex lifts, reducing reliance on costly AHC cranes, or reduces wire wear for AHC cranes. Its plug-and-play design means rapid deployment anywhere, making it an ideal mobile backup solution for offshore projects.

Titan Key Benefits for Offshore Lifting

• Controlled Quick Lift: Prevents re-hit risks during feeder vessel operations with optimized S-curve motion.
• Constant Tension: Maintains steady line loads during vessel-to-vessel transfers, reducing dynamic shock loads.
• Active Heave Compensation: Achieves >95% motion and velocity reduction for smooth, safe landings.
• Passive Heave Compensation: Integrated fail-safe backup for added reliability.

Technical Specifications

• Motion & Velocity Reduction: >95%
• Weather Window Extension: 50–70% (proven in case studies)
• Safe Working Load (SWL): Up to 2500 t
• Speed: Up to 2.4 m/s
• Stroke Length: Up to 12 m
• Lightweight Design: 5–10% of SWL
• Energy Efficiency: Regenerative energy use during operation
• Certification: DNV standards

Proven Offshore Performance

Titan IAHC is field-proven, with the world’s largest IAHC (1250 t) in full operation and over 600 successful offshore lifts. It supports floating-to-floating, floating-to-fixed, and fixed-to-floating operations, and is scalable for next-generation offshore wind turbines. Demonstrated project value: USD 15–24 million annual savings per vessel through reduced downtime.

Operator-Friendly Design

• Fully Autonomous Operation with redundant wireless tablet control
• Seamless Integration with internal lifting tools possible
• User-Friendly Setup & Monitoring for enhanced safety for crew and vessel

Why Choose Titan IAHC?

If you need safe, efficient, and cost-effective offshore lifting, Titan IAHC is the industry-leading solution for heave compensation and dynamic load control.

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