Taisun

[1] Taisun was designed by DHHI (Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry)[2] and built for the installation of very large modules in semi submersibles and FPSO projects.

Taisun was built to install very large (up to 20,000 tons) integrated modules on top of a vessel's hull.

Traditionally, offshore vessels such as drilling semi submersibles or FPSOs were built from the ground up in modules of 1000 to 2000 tons, which meant that much installation, hook up and commissioning work was left to be done on board where access is limited and efficiency is decreased.

Taisun facilitates simultaneous construction of the lower and upper parts of the vessel which allows for a shorter overall project schedule, manpower improvements of up to two million man-hours while safety and quality levels are improved.

[4] The Guinness World Records state that Taisun holds the world record for "heaviest weight lifted by crane", set on April 18, 2008 at 20,133 metric tonnes (44,385,667.25 lb) by lifting a barge, ballasted with water.

Taisun lifts the 17,100-ton deck box of the Scarabeo 9 semi-submersible.
Taisun seen lifting the 14,000-ton deck box of the COSL Pioneer drilling semi-submersible.
Taisun with the now-complete SS Amazonia drilling semi-submersible .
Taisun setting the heavy lift world record at 20,133 metric tons