Wrong sling lengths, wrong crane, no Load Moment Indicator, wrong sling angles = Accident!! (video)
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May 242013
May 232013
Demonstration of a transformer installation operation from an ALE girder frame trailer to service position.
ALE’s Modular Support Beam System for Load-outs (video)
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May 232013
Any load-out of heavy structure or container crane planned and missing the right support beams? Check out the new modular support beams of ALE!
This is what you do not want to happen. Lousy support beams that are not Certified and checked.
This is what you do not want to happen. Lousy support beams that are not Certified and checked.
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May 232013
”The BOLD TERN is seen arriving in Esbjerg, Denmark” Photo : Skeyes www.skeyesphoto.com © SOURCE: DMNC
May 222013
An XCMG XGC28000 crawler crane has set a new record after lifting a hydrocracking reactor weighing 1,240.2 tonnes.
Complete with the added weight of the slings and other rigging, the total weight of the lift was 1,340 tonnes.
An XCMG XGC28000 crawler crane lifting a hydrocracking reactor that had a net weight of 1,240.2 tonnes
For the lift, the 2,000 tonne capacity crawler was configured with a 60 metre heavy-duty boom, 340 tonnes of turntable counterweight and 11 tonnes of carbody counterweight. A 640 tonne superlift counterweight and 30 metre radius superlift were also used. The load was lifted at 14 metre radius where capacity is 1,577 tonnes. To help complete the lift a Manitowoc 21000 crawler crane provided assistance in tailing. Continue reading “XCMG sets new record for XGC28000 crawler” »
May 222013
Pfedelbach/Haugesund, May 2013
Scheuerle SPMTs move 12,000-tonne Statoil platform segment “Gudrun” from fabrication hall to barge for Aibel
SCHEUERLE Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) set standards worldwide. The southern German companies vehicles are continually involved in outstanding transports, made possible by outstanding people operating premium equipment. Mammoet Europe, one of the TII Group´s biggest customers, has transported more than ten loads of 10,000 tonnes in the first half of 2013.
From fabrication site to barge on 432 axles – safely and efficiently transported with SCHEUERLE SPMTs
10,000 tonnes of mounted structure – for anyone involved in construction, as well as those who are not, can easily imagine that delays in transportation or damage to the freight cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
Thus, Mammoet Norway has been relying on SCHEUERLE SPMTs for a long time when it comes to ultra heavy transportation. In this case, the freight is part of a precisely orchestrated project, the Statoils “Gudrun” platform which is a fixed processing platform supported by a 7,400 t steel jacket. Aibel Haugesund, one of Mammoet Norway´s customers, is due to deliver the completed deck from its yard in Haugesund in July 2013 – a schedule calling for precise planning and reliable partners.
Aibel made an important step towards achieving this goal, supported by Mammoet and Scheuerle SPMTs. Here, 432 axles, each with a load of up to 48 tonnes, were employed. Operating with SCHEUERLE modular transporters in combination with electronic control technology developed by SCHEUERLE allows absolutely precise positioning of heavy loads. The individual modular transporters can be coupled as desired, mechanically or in an open compound within an area of 1,000 m x 1,000 m. The SCHEUERLE control technology ensures synchronous steering of all transporter units integrated in the compound. The electronic multi-mode steering makes the modular transporter very flexible and maneuverable.
TOPSIDE WODS SUBSTATION INSTALLED
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May 202013
Installation of Topside Wods Substation on 16-05
Photo’s Capt.Arnold C © SOURCE: DMNC
The load out of the transformator platform 288 MW onboard the Wagenborg 7 barge in Bremerhaven for the Meerwind project
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May 192013
The load out of the transformator platform 288 MW onboard the Wagenborg 7 barge in Bremerhaven for the Meerwind project Photo : Joop Waeijen ©
May 192013
Huisman Equipment, world leader in pipe lay equipment and Heavy Lift Mast Cranes is expanding and is searching creative technical Talent
Click on the picture to go to career opportunities at HUISMAN EQUIPMENT
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May 182013
Years in the planning and now becoming a reality, the world’s first FLNG facility is under construction. Meet the team working on Prelude FLNG as they take you behind the scenes at this mega project.
70 Tons Rotor Drop in Power Plant
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May 182013
This is a 70 ton rotor dropping, check out the geezer walking along the split line seconds before it falls.
Harculo Crane Accident
Many say that it was a wire rope failure. Some say operator error, or even the crane manufacturer. The more I look at this though the less I think it was a wire rope failure. It looks more like a load brake failure to me. If it was a wire rope I think it would have dropped quicker than it did, and you would have seen the frayed ends on top of the rotor when it fell to the ground. This crane was hoisting and moving a 70 ton gas turbine rotor that was worth 8.5 million dollars. The failure almost killed two workers. They were so close to the drop that it must have been pretty traumatic for them. This is a great video for training purposes to show why you should not be standing under a load during operation. Continue reading “70 Tons Rotor Drop in Power Plant” »
May 182013
Swire Pacific Offshore’s purpose built heavy lift jack up PACIFIC ORCA is seen on her first call at Belfast, UK.
She was delivered in 2012 and is reported as the largest windfarm installation vessel in the world. Continue reading “Swire Pacific Offshore’s purpose built heavy lift jack up PACIFIC ORCA is seen on her first call at Belfast, UK.” »
Breakbulk Heavy Transport & Lifting Masterclass Antwerp attracted 23 Participants
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May 172013
This week Richard L.Krabbendam the “Heavy Lift Specialist”, presented his two day Masterclass/ Seminar to an international group of participants at the Breakbulk Antwerp Conference & Exhibition, which took place from the 13-17th of May 2013 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Below a series of pictures of the participants which came from: Australia, Germany, Uruguay, Brazil, Chili, The Netherlands, Belgium, The UK, Japan, Spain, Bulgaria, France, Denmark, Italy and some Testimonials:
- This Seminar is very interested for me (especially for Transport with Hydraulic Trailers & Load-outs). I will recommend my colleagues to attend this one!!
- More Sea Transport & Lashing!!
- Great experience. Good lesson is: learn from mistakes: people usually want to forget!
- Fantastic Workshop! This presentation was excellent, perhaps 3 day Workshop would be better to allow to absorb the information
The next two Day Masterclass/Seminar “Heavy Transport & Lifting” is scheduled on the 4+5th of September 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Click here to register.
23 participants from 14 countries joined the two day Masterclass/Seminar “Heavy Transport & Lifting” at the Breakbulk Conference & Exhibition in Antwerp
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Gamesa Wind Turbine blades transported by EGYTRANS/ETAL in Egypt
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May 172013
Below a series of pictures of the loading of G87 Gamesa wind turbine blades to be transported from the port of Alexandria to the job site.
Brand new Faymonville extendable trailers are part of Egytrans fleet. Extension up to 49.7 m with a payload of 44.2 ton!!
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May 172013
Dockwise heavy lift vessel BLUE MARLIN East Bound in the Johor Strait Eastern Part during heavy rains
Photo : STYLES IMAGES © SOURCE: DMNC