News & projects

The advantages of a custom-made capstan

Capstans are used for safe and efficient handling of mooring lines. Freestanding mooring capstans are used to pull the mooring line, from the vessel to the dolphin. In these cases, they are combined with bollards or basic quick release hooks. Our standard capstans are driven by high-quality electrical motors.

Bow Coupling Installation for Split Hopper Dredger

Within a challenging time frame we completed the production of a complete bow coupling installation consisting of guide ring construction, integrated female part and male part. This bow coupling installation will be used on a split hopper dredger and has an inside diameter of 500 mm.

Alfa Terminal - Poland ready to be commissioned

After the summer of 2019 we have successfully completed and transported an order for quick release mooring hooks and a berthing aid system. Meanwhile our products have been installed by  contractor F+Z Baugesellschaft on the Alfa Terminal in Szczecin - Poland. Our engineers will execute the commissioning and site acceptance tests of this project soon.

Completion of Dredging Ball Joint

This week we successfully completed the production, assembly, and test of a quick release ball joint with an inner diameter of 700 mm. This specific type of ball joint, also known as pinch ball joint, will be used on a cutter suction dredger.

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Solar Systems and Quick Release Hooks for mooring buoys

With a challenging time frame and comprehensive specs, Straatman accepted a fantastic order for the design, production, and supply of mooring buoy equipment. And meanwhile, we are proud to inform you that the main equipment has been completed and has satisfied our client.

From request to delivery: what does a quick release hook custom project entail?

It is important to know that the quick release hook is our basic product and can be modified to suit your needs. The customizable aspects of the quick release hook are very comprehensive and exceed more than color, size and type of hook. Tell us about your plans and the purpose of the hooks, so that we can define the required adjustments.

Completed orders for FPSO Quick Release Hooks

This week we completed 2 orders of so called FPSO Hooks, also known as Offshore Quick Release Hooks. 

3 x Advantages of Straatman’s solar systems

We started off our solar system solutions around 6 years ago, from the port in Rotterdam (Tweede Maasvlakte). We were working on an assignment for a client and needed power supply for the quick release mooring hooks and capstans. Previously, our client would have applied electricity via cables through the water. However, we knew that these cables are prone to extensive damage as the anchors of passing boats can scrape or break them. As a result, repair costs can increase and tasks are interrupted. Also, placing cables via the seabed is a risk full and expensive operation. To minimize all these risks, our engineers developed a solar system for quick release mooring hooks.

How we select materials for our mooring equipment

It is Wednesday morning, 9 o’clock. A truck enters the Straatman factory site. The driver gets out and reports to the reception. Our receptionist refers him to the unloading dock at the side of the building. The canvas on cargo space of the truck is pushed aside and we see a number of thick steel plates. They are quickly unloaded with our cranes and immediately labelled with a unique identification number. The journey to become a Quick Release Hook has begun. But getting the steel plates is not just a matter of purchase and delivery. Here you can read how we choose our suppliers.