Cable excavators for offshore operations: Dutch Offshore expands SENNEBOGEN fleet

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Jul 9

With the ceremonial handover of another SENNEBOGEN 6220 HD on May 7, 2026, Dutch Offshore Cranes (DO) from the Netherlands is further expanding its fleet for demanding offshore operations. The company, headquartered in Nederhorst den Berg, specializes internationally in offshore heavy lifting, subsea cable handling, and complex logistics and lifting projects in the maritime sector, and has relied on SENNEBOGEN machines for many years.

Versatile cable excavator supports offshore heavy lifting and dredging

The symbolic handover of the keys took place in the presence of Erich Sennebogen, Michiel Zwagerman (CEO of Dutch Offshore Cranes), Marc Timmerman (CEO of Van den Heuvel), and Rienk Nadema (Commercial Manager of Van den Heuvel). With the second 220-ton crawler crane, Dutch Offshore expands its capacity for international offshore projects and simultaneously strengthens its long-standing partnership with SENNEBOGEN and its Dutch sales partner, Van den Heuvel.

As part of the handover, Dutch Offshore also received a personalized customer gift from SENNEBOGEN. The custom-made wooden column with an integrated light sphere bears the logos of all participating companies and symbolizes the long-standing, collaborative partnership and numerous successfully completed projects.

Cable excavators for offshore operations worldwide

Dutch Offshore carries out projects on international construction sites – wherever water plays a role, as the company itself describes it. Its range of services extends from offshore lifting operations and dredging applications to heavy transport, port logistics, and complex maritime infrastructure projects.

To meet these diverse requirements, Dutch Offshore relies on a versatile and configurable crawler crane . The new SENNEBOGEN 6220 HD will be used primarily in offshore heavy lifting projects and demanding heavy-duty operations. Thanks to its robust construction, a lifting capacity of up to 220 tons , and flexible equipment options, the machine is suitable for a wide range of applications – from classic lifting operations and dredging to complex tasks on floating structures.

This versatility was a key investment criterion for Dutch Offshore. Internally, the company describes the rope excavator as the “Swiss Army knife” of its offshore fleet – a machine capable of handling a wide variety of tasks with just one platform.

Why Dutch Offshore is once again relying on SENNEBOGEN

Besides technical performance, reliability, service and a cooperative partnership were the main focus for Dutch Offshore in their investment decision.

“In our 24/7 offshore industry, unplanned surprises are the biggest risk factor. This is precisely where the reliability of the machines and the way challenges are solved together make the difference,” says Michiel Zwagerman, describing the collaboration with SENNEBOGEN.

From Dutch Offshore’s point of view, robust machine concepts, service-friendly designs and reliable components that remain permanently ready for use even under demanding offshore conditions are particularly convincing.

Equally important is collaboration throughout the entire lifecycle of the machines . Technical challenges cannot be completely avoided in complex offshore projects. What is crucial, however, is how quickly and effectively manufacturers, dealers, and operators react together. This collaborative approach has characterized our partnership with SENNEBOGEN for many years.

Long-standing partnership continues to grow

With its latest investment, Dutch Offshore is consistently expanding its existing SENNEBOGEN fleet. Today, its fleet includes models such as the 7700 , 6300 HD , 6113 R , 6220 HD, 6180 and 5500 .

“And we will continue to invest in SENNEBOGEN machines in the future,” said Michiel Zwagerman.

This renewed investment underscores the long-term partnership between Dutch Offshore, SENNEBOGEN, and Van den Heuvel. Together, the companies pursue the goal of providing high-performance solutions for offshore heavy lifting, dredging, and specialized maritime applications.

With the second SENNEBOGEN 6220 HD, Dutch Offshore strengthens its international fleet for demanding offshore operations and creates additional capacity for future projects worldwide.

Strong partnership with Van den Heuvel

As the official SENNEBOGEN sales partner in the Netherlands, Van den Heuvel Dutch Offshore supports customers from machine configuration and commissioning to service and technical support.

The close cooperation between Dutch Offshore, Van den Heuvel and SENNEBOGEN combines international machinery expertise with regional service expertise, thus creating the basis for reliable operation even under demanding offshore conditions.