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Key benefits
The Colibri™ 3D motion-compensated crane provides the precision and reliability essential for modern offshore support.
- Enhanced operability and safety in demanding offshore conditions
- Proven 3D motion compensation technology with anti-sway and anti-collision system.
- Reduced power consumption and operational costs, through an energy-efficient control system.
- Simplified control and coordination with gangway systems, by offering remote operation from the vessel’s bridge.
- Integrated, high-performance transfer package when combined with MacGregor’s Horizon gangway.
- Maximum uptime and reliability, assured by MacGregor’s worldwide service network.
- Innovative technology providing wide range of horizontal compensation without engaging the crane slewing motion.
- Reduced noise emission obtained by placing the HPU below deck and using of water cooling system.
- Easy in operation due to number of semi-autonomous functions as auto-parking or auto-leveling
Key features
The Colibri™ crane integrates advanced control and compensation technology into a compact, knuckle boom design. Its motion-compensated tool isolates movements at the tip rather than the full crane structure, reducing energy use and improving response.
- Energy-efficient 3D compensation system reduce power requirements by compensating only the tool mass.
- Anti-sway and wind load compensation functions ensure stable handling and precise positioning.
- Fully integrated HMI with intuitive touchscreen control for real-time performance monitoring.
- Independent main winch (10T–25T) with constant tension mode and active heave compensation.
- Remote operation and 24/7 connectivity through OnWatch Scout for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- Configurable with additional options including subsea capability, personnel handling, and redundant HPU arrays.
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Operators in the offshore wind sector, including IWS, LDA (Louis Dreyfus Armateurs), and Edda Wind, have chosen MacGregor’s Colibri™ crane for its reliability, safety, and performance.
Proven in North Sea operations, the system delivers exceptional stability and efficiency, supporting continuous operation windows and reduced downtime. -
Lifecycle Support
From initial specification to full operational deployment, MacGregor provides end-to-end lifecycle support for the Colibri™ crane.
Our global service network delivers preventive maintenance, spare parts, digital diagnostics, and operator training, ensuring your equipment performs safely and efficiently throughout its lifetime.
With OnWatch Scout connectivity, you gain continuous insight into component condition and service needs, reducing unplanned downtime and improving long-term reliability. -
Technical Features
- SWL range: 10T–25T main winch; Colibri™ tool available as 3T, 5T and 7T standard units.
- Full 3-axis motion compensation (X/Y/Z).
- Anti-collision and off-lead detection systems.
- Constant tension on all winches.
- DNV-ST-0378 certified design.
- Optional radio remote control and Wi-Fi camera integration.
- Fully compliant with all major IACS member society certifications.
- Remote-mounted HPU for flexible vessel integration.
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Ship Types
The Colibri™ crane is ideal for vessels supporting offshore wind development and other dynamic offshore missions, including:
- Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs)
- Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs)
- Maintenance and support vessels operating in harsh weather regions.
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Offshore wind energy solutions
MacGregor has designed and built solutions for the offshore energy industry for many years, with a strong history of innovation in the development of motion compensated technology.
Our extensive experience in this demanding sector, transfer of proven technologies, and development of automated solutions are supporting the progression of wind energy with a continuing focus on safety, reliability and optimum performance.
- Horizon Gangway
- Colibri crane (this page)
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Training
To ensure safe, efficient and economical use of Colibri crane and Horizon Gangway MacGregor offers a training program which covers theory (modular based e-learnings with corresponding online sessions), simulator based operator training, hands-on operator and maintenance training and Horizon Gangway operator final verification test. In addition to MacGregors own course content there is also possibilities to add customer specific subjects, such as procedures and HSE subjects.
For further information and contact details, please visit MacGregor Academy.