The crane built to survive a perfect storm
The crane built to survive a perfect storm
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The region of the north west coast of Australia is known for its cyclonic weather. So, when we were asked to put the world’s largest capacity tower crane on a tug-towed barge delivering freight to a remote location 906 nautical miles away, we knew we were in for a challenge. What we didn’t expect to engineer was a world-first solution that would challenge how companies like Chervon look at craneage logistics and construction solutions for large resources projects around the world.
We work with our clients to find a craneage solution that works – no matter how big or complex the job is.
When the Chevron wanted to put a heavy lift crane on a super barge and tow it up the one of the most remote and wild coastlines in the world, we had to develop a cyclone-proof solution that didn’t impede on the cargo-carrying capacity of the barge and could transition from sea transit and lashing mode to operating and lifting mode within four hours of arrival at port.
The solution allowed maximum deck space for cargo with the crane able to operate without restriction 14 metres above the barge deck instead of at deck level using a crawler crane. As the ultimate test, it survived a big storm at sea and returned to port unscathed.
The solution allowed maximum deck space for cargo with the crane able to operate without restriction 14 metres above the barge deck instead of at deck level using a crawler crane. As the ultimate test, it survived a big storm at sea and returned to port unscathed.