Heavy Lift - Marine Current Turbines

Marine Current Foundation  - Methil to Belfast

Henry Abram & Son Ltd were contracted at very short notice to transport 1 off Quadrapod Foundation, 4 off Quadrapod Shoes & 4 off piles from Methil to Belfast.  The weight of the Quadrapod Foundation was 110.0 Te, the shoes each 26.2 Te.  HASL chartered M.V. Vitali Kozhin for this shipment; this vessel was ideal as she had a forward Superstructure allowing stowage on deck of the large Quadrapod and shoes.  

The Quadrapod 4 legs were at different heights, 4 off timber packs supporting each leg were pre-laid on the vessel deck, securing of the Quarapod was by means of chains & bottlescrews. Vessel securing points were also utilised and D rings were also welded to assist securing.  The Shoes were landed to dunnage and secured by welded blockers.  

HASL were responsible for chartering a suitable vessel, preparing a Transportation Manual detailing the stowage, Securing Plan and Deck Strength Calculations.  HASL also provided a Marine Superintendent for the loading and securing of the cargo.