Bonn & Mees’ Matador 3

Project 20052 Bonn Mees Metador 3 (1)

Powerhouse seagoing floating sheerlegs

In 2000 Bonn & Mees had their next-generation floating sheerleg vessel Matador 3 with a lifting capacity of 1800 tonnes designed and engineered by Vuyk. 

Basic and Detail design
The Matador 3 is the younger sister of the Matador 2 and lifts no less than 1800 tons. They are rightly called a powerhouse.

Particular to the lifting equipment, Vuyk had the honor to design the complete system. This including the capability to lower the A-frame backward in addition to a the Fly Jib. Later through its lifetime, the vessel was provided with several upgrades to the Fly Jib, extending the crane’s hook height to now 75 meters. Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam continues to have a strong relationship with Bonn & Mees by providing consultancy during high-risk lift operations and offshore works.

 Design Scope

  • Concept, basic and detail design of barge
  • Concept, basic and detail design of sheerleg
  • Fly Jib design upgrade
  • Continues operational support