This paper introduces a concept rig and procedure to extend a container crane boom without a land-based or floating crane.
Category: Cranes: Modification and Relocation
Effect of ULCVs on Cranes and Infrastructure
This presentation provides an overview of some effects of ULCVs on existing STS cranes and wharf infrastructure.
The Effect of Mega-Ships: Cranes and Infrastructure
Published in Port Technology International, Edition 71, September 2016
Modifying Cranes to Serve Larger Ships
Published in World Port Development, June 2014
Modifying Your Cranes to Serve Larger Ships
Presented at Port & Terminal Technology 2014 in Savannah, Georgia
Extreme Crane Upgrades
The Panama Canal is being expanded. Jumbo-23 vessels are being constructed. This means larger ship-to-shore cranes will be needed at many terminals. When a crane owner considers his options, he may be concerned that upgrading will not be feasible. However, extreme upgrades are often feasible. This article presents a recent crane upgrade study that included major modifications.
The New Panamax and jumbo ships are coming!
The Panama Canal is being expanded to handle larger ships. This article discusses enlarging existing cranes to handle the larger ships: how much, enlarging methods, conceptual cost and schedule estimates, and other considerations.
Crane Procurement, Life Extension, & Impact of Panama Canal Widening
This presentation addresses three topics. 1) Container crane procurement. 2) Extending existing crane life. 3) The New Panama Canal.
Container Crane Recycling: Upgrade and Relocation
Published in Port Technology International, Forty Seventh Edition, Summer 2010
Container Crane Recycling: Upgrade and Relocation
With the slowing economy and rising prices of new cranes, renovating existing container handling cranes and bulk handling cranes deserves serious consideration. This paper and presentation presents options and considerations for upgrading and relocating existing cranes.