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The Flexlay tower or vertical lay system is used for laying flexible flowlines, risers and umbilicals in deepwater. The system is modular, the complete system (see picture) can be removed to another vessel in one single lift. All main components can be used as stand-alone units.

Huisman-Itrec supplied several Flexlay towers (see picture), wich comprise the following elements:

  • Tower structure
  • 2 tensioners; 4-track types
  • A&R winch and sheaves
  • Hang off clamp
  • Upper & lower chutes
  • Reel drive units for multiple reels
  • Power and control systems



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