Multisec, a provider of engineered lifting systems, has designed, manufactured, tested, and supplied a bespoke multi-point lifting beam system for Enshore Subsea, supporting the company’s offshore cable handling operations.
The project required a completely tailored Joint Over Boarding Beam, capable of managing complex subsea lifting arrangements and adaptable for future offshore campaigns. Working to Enshore’s specification, Multisec developed a solution that balanced strength, precision, and long-term versatility.
Engineered with a safe working load of 35 tons, a 15.5m span, and 16 lower lift points, the beam was designed to handle varied load configurations safely and efficiently in demanding marine environments. The system underwent full fabrication and proof load testing at Durham Lifting’s Britannia Testhouse in Middlesbrough, with certification to Eurocode, DNV-ST-0378, and BS EN 13155 standards.
Alongside the lifting beam, Multisec supplied a complete rigging package including Green Pin Tapered Pin ROV Shackles, wire ropes, polyester slings, chains, and cable grips, ensuring full compatibility and traceability from design through to offshore use.
Speaking about the collaboration, Henry Jemison, package manager at Enshore Subsea, said Enshore approached Multisec to produce an engineered Joint Over Boarding Beam “inclusive of all rigging arrangements, ROV shackles etc., completely bespoke for an upcoming project.”
“The requirements also included the additional challenge of ensuring the beam is ‘future proof’ for other upcoming projects,” he said. “The beam has already been used offshore operationally and worked as intended, first time. Multisec’s ability to own the scope has reduced the Enshore Project Team’s interface burden, and we look forward to working with them on our next projects.”
The beam was first deployed during Enshore’s work on the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind projects. Located 15 kilometers off the Angus coast, the development will have an installed capacity of 1.1 GW and, once operational, will generate enough to power the equivalent of half the homes in Scotland.
Reflecting on the project, Amanda Gardiner, managing director at Multisec, said the collaboration with Enshore highlighted the value of close technical partnership.
“Our engineers worked hand-in-hand with Enshore’s project team from the early design stage through to fabrication and testing,” she said. “Delivering a lifting beam that performed flawlessly on its first offshore use is always rewarding — it demonstrates what can be achieved when technical requirements are clearly understood, and engineering precision is maintained throughout the process.”
Multisec’s work with Enshore is part of a growing portfolio of bespoke offshore lifting projects, each designed and tested at its U.K. base. The company continues to support clients across the renewable and subsea sectors with engineered lifting systems tailored to specific operational challenges.
Multisec is a leading provider of engineered lifting systems, offering modular spreader beams, lifting frames, and comprehensive rigging solutions to the offshore, energy, and construction sectors. With decades of experience and a commitment to safety and innovation, Multisec delivers solutions that enable clients to lift, handle, and install even the largest and most complex loads with confidence.
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