Heavy Lift - E-on Babbage

Henry Abram & Sons Ltd. (HASL) were contracted to supply a Transportation Manual for the shipment of a Loaded Reel, 2 off Half Winch Towers, a Tensioner and ancillary equipment from Le Trait, France to Aberdeen, UK. The Loaded Reel, Half Winch Towers & Tensioner weighed 180 Te, 20 Te & 40 Te respectively. HASL attended the loading and discharge to ensure that the Transportation Manual was adhered to.

HASL chartered a suitable vessel and produced Stowage and Securing Plans. HASL were also responsible for Marine Superintendence during the load-out/discharge and worked closely with the client to ensure that everything went to plan on the day. All items were stowed in the vessel hold. Sea-going forces were calculated from first principles and used to design the sea-fastenings. The cargo was secured by means of chains, ratchets and welded blockers.

Under the guidance of HASL’s Marine Superintendent the cargo was secured to both the Chief’s and the Warranty Surveyor’s satisfaction.