A craneage solution built out at sea for one of the world’s largest coal ports
A craneage solution built out at sea for one of the world’s largest coal ports
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When we say we love a challenge and no job is too big for us, we mean it. But installing six tower cranes over moving waters two kilometres out to sea in a cyclone-prone part of the Australian coast really put Marr to the test.
We work with our clients to find a craneage solution that works – no matter how big or complex the job is.
Our engineering solution needed to address a number of challenges: cyclone-proofing, transporting and installing the cranes 2kms out to sea, lifting on moving water and working within the confined space and limited load capacity on the wharf.
Working with McConnell Dowell and GeoSea Joint Venture (MDGS JV), we developed five individual design applications – including a complete travel system to transport and build the tower cranes at sea – to meet the overall demands of building the structure and ongoing support infrastructure in an extremely difficult environment.
Our solution gave MDGS JV the ability to reduce the challenges associated with craneage on the project and drive productivity. It also weathered the storm of three major cyclones without incident or lost time caused by damaged to the cranes.