Australian Ports News Vol4 No14

October/November 2015 Volume 4 No. 14

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Streamlined trade a step closer

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TREAMLINED trade is now a step closer for Australian businesses with the launch of the highly anticipated Australian Trusted Trader pilot programme.

Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Michaelia Cash (above) unveiled the programme on 8 July 2015 and confirmed the first four industry participants – Boeing Aerostructures Australia, Devondale Murray Goulburn, Mondelez Australia and Techwool Trading. “The Department [of Immigration and Border Protection] has been working very closely with industry to design a programme that will ensure that Australian businesses are as economically competitive as possible,� Minister Cash said.

The Australian Logistic Council estimates that as much as $1.5 billion can be saved for every one per cent increase in efficiency of transport and logistics supply chains. These savings will flow directly and indirectly to industry and the Australian economy.

The programme will also increase the security and certainty of Australian trade by offering trade facilitation incentives to businesses that demonstrate secure and compliant supply chain practices. “Australian Trusted Trader is built on the dual pillars of security and trade facilitation - this is pioneering work, as many similar programmes overseas focus only on one or the other,� Minister Cash said.

“The programme will build resilience against organised crime groups and terrorism while simultaneously fostering active partnerships with industry and encouraging economic growth through tailored trade benefits and red tape reduction. “Having just returned from China, I welcome the close trade ties between our countries. In this age of globalisation, working together with our international partners through programmes such as Australian Trusted Trader will help build connected borders. “Australia must not be left behind. China’s other key trading partners all operate similar programmes, and Australia must maintain a programme to build closer cooperation and reduce barriers to trade.�

Benefits being pursued for accredited Australian Trusted Traders include expedited border clearance, reduced or priority inspections, priority access to trade services, and a dedicated account manager. Mechanisms for the delivery of other benefits, including duty deferral and streamlined reporting arrangements, are also being explored.

For more information on ATT visit www. border.gov.au/trustedtrader

PPA Ports nationally recognised as a VTS Authority

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HE ports of Port Hedland and Dampier are now the second and third in Australia to be officially recognised as a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) authority following an extensive audit by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

The accreditation allows Pilbara Ports Authority’s (PPA) VTS to interact with and assist the decision-making process on-board vessels to ensure the safe and efficient movement of ships, and to prevent potentially dangerous marine traffic situations in its waters.

Both ports met the criteria as part of the vigorous audit, approved to the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) standards.

AMSA formally accredited the Port of Port Hedland on 8 July 2015 and the Port of Dampier on 15 July 2015, under the provisions of the Navigation Act 2012 and Marine Order 64 (Vessel traffic services) 2013.

The formal accreditation is a significant achievement for PPA and commercial vessel safety in the Pilbara.

On Board Burnie Port Optimisation Project Fulton Hogan Expands Burnie Port

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Port Otago - Building a sustainable primary deepwater Port

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Quattro Ports’ NSW Grain Terminal tops the class Kerman Constructs Multi-Use Port Kembla Grain Terminal Kotzur Grain Storage a plus for Port Kembla

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Konecranes C-Series Lift Trucks Reach New Heights

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Burnie Port Optimisation Project E

XPANDING the Burnie Port Rail Terminal and making the area safer for workers and the public is key to Stage Two of the $12 million Burnie Port Optimisation Project which proceeds on budget and on schedule.

This project will increase freight capacity in and out of Tasmania and will be a major boost to Tasmania’s economy, helping to create jobs across the State.

Managed by TasPorts, this project has been backed by $4 million from the Federal Government, $2 million from the Tasmanian Government and $6 million from a unique tripartite arrangement between TasPorts, TasRail and Toll.

Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure Rene Hidding described the project as a great example of governments and industry working together to deliver improved transport infrastructure and jobs.

“The Burnie port is of key strategic importance to Tasmania’s freight system and this project will increase its capacity and productivity,” Mr Hidding said.

Federal Member for Braddon Brett Whiteley described it as a great outcome for the City of Burnie with an end to shunting along the popular West Beach foreshore.

“The community has lived with trains backing up outside the port and along West Beach for generations but this solution avoids that and is therefore safer and more visually attractive,’’ Mr Whiteley said.

will no longer need to be shunted along the main Burnie waterfront, providing safer access to West Beach and improving the overall aesthetics of the area.

• Works are taking place in parallel with the operation of port and rail facilities with only minimal disruption to freight movement.

Ensuring the Port continues to function in a safe manner is the highest priority. Port user and the community feedback has been extremely positive.

• The tripartite agreement between Tasports, TasRail and Toll is the first of its kind between the three companies.

The $12 million Burnie Port Optimisation Project remains on budget and on track to finish in December 2015.

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HE Burnie Optimisation Project is more than halfway complete.

Redevelopment of the rail yard and construction of the freight priority route is the focus for the current state of construction.

Three additional rail lines are currently being constructed for the new rail corridor. Once complete, trains will no longer be shunted along the main Burnie waterfront, providing safer access to the beach and improving the overall aesthetic of the area.

The redevelopment will greatly improve safety, efficiency and capacity at the Port - both at the rail yard and in the Toll terminal.

• A substantial increase in container capacity and storage at the rail yard by a 30% increase in yard area.

• The Toll terminal is being reconfigured to allow for more container capacity and more efficient handling of this freight.

The $12 million project remains on budget and is on track to finish in December 2015.

The Project is funded by the Federal and State governments, Tasports, Toll and TasRail.

The tripartite agreement between Tasports, TasRail and Toll is the first of its kind between the three companies. This state-wide collaboration between public and private bodies will see an integrated freight transport system operate at the Port of Burnie.

Key aspects of the project: • Preparatory work and demolition of redundant buildings has already been completed which will increase container capacity and storage in the rail yard by 30 percent.

• The next stage of the project is the expansion of the rail terminal. Once completed, trains

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Fulton Hogan Expands Burnie Port I

N December 2014 Fulton Hogan was awarded the contract for the $12 million Burnie Port Redevelopment by TasPorts. The project is part of a ten year plan by TasPorts to upgrade port facilities at both Burnie and Devonport.

According to Domenic De-Fazio, General Manager, Southern Construction the upgrade, which commenced in February 2015, is expected to take approximately nine months. “The project is the first phase of the redevelopment of the Burnie port facility, which is the major container trade port for Tasmania.

Our scope includes construction of new asphalt pavements, storm water drainage, new services

and the relocation and upgrade of electrical works, rail interface works and provision of security facilities.�

Fulton Hogan’s operational reach extends across Australia and the construction company is now extremely active in Tasmania as Mr De-Fazio explains. “Securing this contract along with winning the Launceston Airport overlay project helps

establish a foothold in the Tasmanian market for both our Industries and Construction teams.

This followed the completion of the Arthurs Lake Supply Pipeline project. It also adds to our experience in the ports sector and supports our vertically integrated model.�

Fulton Hogan’s Southern Construction and Industries worked closely with TasPorts in the tendering of the project and the redesign of the flexible pavement. This resulted in the need to increase asphalt on the project from 8000 to 13,000 tonnes. Despite this increase it actually represented cost savings for the client.

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Fulton Hogan Expands Burnie Port Continued from previous page The project at Tasmania’s busiest container port will improve the integration between freight transport services in Tasmania by building a direct interface with the port and railhead. It will also remove trains from the Burnie foreshore, reduce heavy road transport in the local area as well as improving the port’s efficiency. Container storage areas will be increased by up to 65% at the port.

“This will increase the capacity at the port to carry freight in and out of Tasmania, further strengthening its reputation as Tasmania’s premier container port,” said Mr De-Fazio.

Fulton Hogan operates from its headquarters in Richmond, Victoria and it is a remarkable and diverse company which brings together a comprehensive set of abilities under the one roof. It makes its own asphalt products to complement its proven construction ability. The company prides itself on its ability to provide tailored solutions for the complete construction of port infrastructure including earthworks, base layers and surfacing, including repair and long-term maintenance programmes.

Fulton Hogan provide clients with a complete package of surfacing construction services, ranging from the construction of heavy duty pavements and surfaces for container terminals, through to intermodal pavement solutions for trucking, rail pavement for rolling stock, and loading and shipping platforms and berths.

The company’s services extend to the construction of ports from the ground up, managing bulk earthworks and base works for stock piles, laying hard stands and heavy-duty pavement, rail track and access road construction, ancillary civil works and the construction of bridges and associated structures.

The construction team for the Burnie project is being led by Project Manager, Ashley Cooper and is nearing completion. The project is being funded by the State and Federal governments, TasPorts, TasRail and Toll Holdings.

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Above: Inspecting work on the Burnie port redevelopment are Minister for Infrastructure Rene Hidding, federal member for Braddon Brett Whiteley and project manager for Fulton Hogan, Ashley Cooper

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Port Otago - Building a sustainable primary deepwater Port P

ORT OTAGO is going to deepen the shipping channel to Port Chalmers to accommodate larger container ships.

With resource consent to deepen the channel to a maximum of 15 metres for larger ships Port Otago will become the first port to begin actual dredging. The first milestone will be to deepen to 14 metres and this will be done in two stages; deepening of the existing channel to 13.5 metres by the end of 2015 and to 14 metres by December 2016. By utilising its own dredge, the New Era, to complete the work and with more than 50% of the existing channel already at 14 metres, the cost of completing the first stage is projected to be substantially cheaper than any other port in the country.

As container ships inevitably increase in size, the ability to handle these ships will determine which ports remain relevant to the international supply chain. Ports that can handle larger ships will become the premier ports on the New Zealand coast and over time, growth will be concentrated on these key gateway ports.

Port Otago first to deepen Port Otago is pleased to announce that it has commenced dredging activity in the Otago Harbour, in line with its consents, to deepen the shipping channel to Port Chalmers. The Port’s ability to remain an effective and efficient link in the international supply chain is critical to the viability of Port Otago Limited (POL), shipping lines and our local exporters and importers. To remain an effective and efficient link in the

Above New Era dredge international supply chain, Port Chalmers must be able to accommodate larger container ships as they arrive on the New Zealand coast.

Port Otago was the first New Zealand port to secure consent to deepen its channel for larger ships and it will be the first New Zealand port to begin actual dredging. Only one other port has consent to deepen at this stage and their dredging programme is not expected to start before the end of 2015.

Port Otago is already the deepest container port in the country at 13 metres (chart datum or low tide) and unlike other ports, it can handle vessels at all stages of the tide. Some ports,

even though they may dredge their channel to a similar depth as Port Otago, will only be able to receive ships on slack water (the top or bottom of the tide) due to their strong tidal flows.

The current consent provides the ability to deepen the channel to a maximum of 15 metres but Port Otago currently plans to deepen to 14 metres. This will be done in two stages, deepening the existing channel to 13.5 metres by December 2015 and to 14 metres by December 2016. Port Otago will predominantly utilise its own dredge, the New Era, to complete this work. Heron Construction Co Ltd will provide additional dredging services in the

Port Chalmers berths and approaches, as well as removing rock in the few areas where this occurs in the channel.

Port Chalmers has always been a key link in New Zealand’s international supply chain by virtue of the high-value cargo available from our productive hinterland. As container ships inevitably increase in size, the ability to handle those ships will determine which ports remain relevant to the international supply chain. The ports that can handle larger ships will become the premier ports on the New Zealand coast and, over time, growth will be concentrated on these key gateway ports. They will draw in more cargo (either through feedering or increased production) to support the larger ships calling.

Investment in channel deepening is entirely consistent with the recommendations of the Ministry of Transport’s Future Freight Scenarios Study (2014). Our ability to handle larger ships will have significant benefits for regional shippers in reducing supply chain costs and improving connectivity to key markets. Our ability to handle larger ships will also underpin POL’s own financial performance by positioning the Port for cargo aggregation and volume growth in excess of year-on-year, organic growth levels.

Left: Port Chalmers Berth - Pre-deepening

Berth Deepening In tandem with Port Otago’s channel deepening project, the berths where the container vessels sit will also be deepened.

To safeguard the wharf structures ahead of the deepening work, a row of “sheet piles” will be driven along the berth line, essentially an underwater retaining wall as shown below.

The work will be undertaken over a two year period, to ensure there is one operational container wharf at all times. Container Berth No 1 (container wharf closest to Port Chalmers township) will be completed this year while the outer Container Berth No 2 (Multi-purpose wharf) is expected to be completed in 2016.

The inner container wharf will be closed to all vessels between 1 July and mid-October 2015, coinciding with the low export season and before the commencement of the next cruise ship season.

Once the sheet pile wall is in place the deepening of the berths can proceed in line with the channel deepening project.

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berth depth of 13m but the necessary deepening required to cater for larger ships means Port Otago must safeguard the wharf structures by driving a row of “sheet piles” along the berth line, essentially an underwater retaining wall as shown above.

The sheet pile wall will extend above the current seabed level by less than one metre and requires the piles to be driven from the flat wharf structure, 18m above. This is complicated work and requires expertise few contractors can deliver. Port Otago engaged in a two-stage tender process to ensure the best contractor for the work was identified. Particular emphasis was placed on the methodology proposed by contractors and at the end of the tender process, Canterbury-based contractors, Daniel Smith Industries was invited to supply and drive the piles at a cost of less than $2 million.

In order to maintain one working container wharf at all times, Port Otago has split the construction project over two years with the Container Berth No 1 (container wharf closest to Port Chalmers township) being completed this year and the outer Container Berth No 2 (Multi-purpose wharf) completed in 2016. The sheet piling can’t be undertaken while vessels are at the berth meaning that between 1 July and mid-October 2015 the inner container

wharf will be closed to all vessels. This timing coincides with the low export season and also ensures completion before the commencement of the next cruise ship season.

While the wharf is closed to vessels it is also an ideal opportunity to upgrade the rubber fenders on the wharf. These fenders (or buffers)

protect both the vessel and wharf from damage during vessel manoeuvring. The current fenders were installed when the wharf was completed in the 1970’s. The upgraded fenders will be larger and more suitable for the much bigger container ships now plying their trade through Port Chalmers.

Heron continues to dig deep in Australian Waters

By Kevin Glancy

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HERE is an art to just about everything we do, even the mundane. You can even find it in the multitude of tasks performed to expand the world of commerce where the business of dredging is no less an art form. Crude perhaps but the sea bed or waterway is the canvas and when just the right amount of sand, silt, rock and other sediment is removed to create a safer shipping lane, we are left with a new look and texture. Much like the roads we build on land, the landscape below the waves is far more accommodating for seafaring traffic.

Dredging is critical to the world of commerce and without it, many harbours would be beyond the reach of large ships laden with goods that benefit our quality of life. Finding the balance between progress and nature is the key. It is in this endeavour that Heron Construction Company certainly excels and in the art of dredging, this is a company that operates with a proven environmental record and performs its artistry with very experienced hands.

Heron Construction was established in Auckland by the late Mr Willem Kroef in 1964 and it is still a family owned entity. Its operational strength is concentrated on dredging and marine construction. Willem’s sons, Hein and Leon along with grandsons Greg and Matt, are the current Shareholders and Directors,

with the company’s front line direction guided

by Greg in his role as General Manager.

Of course, being a family business carries with it some very real benefits. Not least is an inherent philosophy, stretching back across 50 years that has created an atmosphere under which strong family values of loyalty, integrity and an honest day’s work are worn like a badge of honour. On the frontline, Heron’s valued relationships with clients are no less similar or sacred.

Everyone employed by the company including third generation family members are influenced by that culture and many others have been with the company for 30 years or more. Under the Willem Kroef legacy they all share a passion for the job at hand. It makes for

a consistently strong delivery of services and quality control is a natural by-product when the Heron team goes to work.

Heron Construction - a natural fit for Australian harbours, rivers and seaways Heron Construction Company might be based in New Zealand but its dredging team is a common sight in seaways, harbours and rivers around Australia. Currently, the company is involved in a capital dredging project in Victoria with the dredging and disposal of some 1.8 million cubic metres of material. The project commenced in October 2014 and is due for completion in May 2016.

In 2014 Heron mobilised the Machiavelli, three tugs, a survey vessel and two 750m3 split hopper barges to Geelong from its plant maintenance facility in Newcastle. The fleet was required to undertake the Cairo Bay Channel Adjustment Program for the Victorian Regional Channels Authority.

The Heron team removed 110,000 cubic metres of soft silts from Corio Quay North 4 berth and its approach channel to a design level of 12.3m. The material was transported to an existing DMG 25km from the dredge area. The team then relocated to City Bend and removed approximately 130,000 cubic metres of seabed material from four narrow sections on the inside of City Bend.

Heron has been involved in a number of dredging projects on Australia’s east coast including dredging to deepen the sub-berth approaches to allow larger ships to access the

Caltex facilities in Botany Bay. This was to assist in the conversion of Kurnell Refinery into a major import terminal in NSW for Caltex Australia.

The Heron team has also been extremely active along the Hunter River in Newcastle including dredging the Hunter River Southern Embankment Departure Channel for the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group’s (NCIG) Kooragang Berth K8, K9 and Berth K10. The team has also completed dredging works related to the Hunter River Remediation Project.

Significantly, this particular project received national recognition in the United Nations Association of Australia, World Environment Day Awards in 2011 when it was announced as the winner of the UNAA’s Environmental Best Practice Program Award.

Heron maintains a large dredging fleet and has recently acquired two new 1,200m3 split hopper barges. The company is currently awaiting the arrival of an 1800hp tug and a new build backhoe dredge to further complement its technically advanced fleet. Heron takes a keen interest in world’s best practice and continues to research the latest developments in dredging technology.

Heron Construction Company enjoys a proud record of achievement and will continue to play its part in an Australian story, in which shipping lanes are created so that our ports can prosper and we can enjoy some of the best things in life including art.

For more information about Heron visit; www.heronconstruction.co.nz

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Quattro Ports’ NSW Grain Terminal tops the class

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S a multi-user grain handling facility, Quattro Ports soon to be completed terminal at Port Kembla represents a new dawn for grain growers in New South Wales. Competition brings out the best in people and it is no less relevant within the grain industry where an additional import and export grain handling option will ensure a more cost effective solution for farmers, grain traders and exporters.

Work began on the new facility on the 19th August 2014 when the first sod was turned at an official ceremony attended by NSW Minister for Roads and Freight, Duncan Gay MLC. He was accompanied by NSW Ports Executive General Manager Commercial, Dom Figliomeni and Tony Day, Chairman of Quattro Ports. It’s anticipated that the state of the art terminal will be fully operational by the 2015/16 season.

Also present was Port Kembla Terminal Manager, Dene Ladmore, a Wollongong local who is excited about the role that the facility will perform. Dene brings to the terminal a wealth of managerial experience having cut his teeth at BlueScope Steel during an 18 year career which was complemented by 5 years with Patrick Stevedoring. He also has a deep understanding of the problems faced by grain growers through family connections who grew wheat and canola in the Central West in NSW. As Dene says: “The Quattro Ports Port Kembla Grain Terminal is a ‘best-in-class’ export grain terminal with a dedicated supply line from up-country grain facilities. I’m extremely excited about playing a role in providing all farmers, grain traders and exporters with a competitive pathway for NSW grain exports.”

The terminal’s catchment area extends through the central and southern grain growing regions of NSW and Dene believes that the majority of Quattro Ports’ grain will be transported to Port

Kembla by rail. Once there it will be received at the Rail Intake which is approximately 700 metres from the main grain storage area. The terminal will also cater for road transport through its road receival facility.

The terminal is being constructed by Kerman Contracting and is in its final stages. Also under construction is an extension and upgrade of the Port Kembla berth 103 which will serve the new grain bulk storage silos. Other features include a mobile ship loading system, capable of loading grain at 1500 tonnes per hour, along with highly efficient rail and road discharge facilities.

Once completed the terminal will be a multi-use facility as Dene explains.

“Although the new terminal will focus on grain exports such as wheat, canola and barley as well as providing much needed competition in that sector, the innovative design will enable the terminal to handle and distribute import bulk products as well.

“The grain terminal will have the capacity to handle in excess of 1.2 million tonnes of export grain per annum.”

Apart from the desire to provide grain growers with a competitive option in that particular region, Quattro Ports selected the Port Kembla location due to its deep harbour which can accommodate Panamax vessels and it’s expected that with the NSW Ports’ current development programme, even larger vessels will be able to berth at the grain terminal.

Wollongong’s Dene Ladmore, obviously knows that part of NSW very well and is pleased with the employment opportunities that have been provided.

Not only those involved in the project but the new jobs that will be created.

“Wherever possible only Australian materials have been used and the construction process has provided a number of jobs for locals. Once the terminal is up and running there will be employment for around 30 locals and a number of local sub-contractors may also be required.”

There is no doubt that Quattro Ports’ huge investment in the new Port Kembla Grain Terminal

will make it a winner on many fronts. Not least due to its best-in-class design but also the competitive edge it will provide for those involved in the grain import and export sectors.

One thing is certain; Terminal Manager Dene Ladmore is passionate about providing a high standard of service and will leave no stone unturned in his efforts to ensure, that when the terminal opens, it will keep on winning on behalf of all stakeholders and grain growers in the region.

For more information about Quattro Ports and the terminal visit: www.quattroports.com.au

Kerman Contructs Multi-Use Port Kembla Grain Terminal

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ERMAN CONTRACTING Pty Ltd (Kerman) now in its 35th year is regarded as a leader of grain terminal construction having designed and constructed more than one million tonnes of grain storage for clients in Western Australian, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland between 1995 and 2006.

Since 1981, Kerman has become the ‘go to’ specialists whenever infrastructure related to grain storage is required and Quattro Ports new grain terminal at Port Kembla is no exception.

The Kerman team headed by Project Manager Jim Walker were on the job long before actual construction began and worked closely as a preferred tender with the Joint Venture team, Qube Holdings, Noble Group, Cargill Australia and Emerald Grain. This was prior to the formation of Quattro Ports and during the post tender phase, as Jim Walker explains; “For the viability of any project to be successful it must at least meet the challenging market requirements and business model including the project’s cost constraints. In this instance we wanted to make sure that our project tender could achieve that objective regardless of any unknown challenges we might face.

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“We worked closely with the client and key stakeholders and revisited the overall Plant Footprint to review all options in order to meet these objectives. It was during this stage that we reshuffled silo combinations, adjusted material flow paths and determined equipment selection as well as making other necessary decisions to ensure a successful delivery.

“It was an invaluable exercise and it gave us an opportunity to cultivate the lines of communication with Quattro Ports and to achieve a greater understanding of their objectives.”

Kerman Contracting always adopts a team approach to every project and prefers to work closely with a client and any other contractors involved. The company’s priority is to achieve the best possible outcome so for the land mark, Port Kembla project Mark Nagle, Kerman’s Executive Director decided to form a strategic partnership with Kotzur, a New South Wales based manufacturer of bulk storage for the grain industry to ensure that the best grain silos were available.

Ultimately, the $67million contract for the design and construction of Quattro Ports’ grain export facility was awarded to Kerman Contracting in June 2014 and work soon commenced.

Essentially, the new grain terminal is designed to cater for a throughput capacity of 1,200,000 tonnes of grain per annum. Transport to and from the terminal is well supported by rail and road as

well as a newly refurbished berth for shipping export.

The scope of the required works is extensive and includes the complete “turnkey” Grain Storage and Handling Facility ranging from earthworks and civils including extensive piling, through to structural, mechanical and electrical works as well as the testing and commissioning of the Facility utilising specifically tailored software control systems.

The majority of grain will be received by rail with an overland in-loading conveyor system approximately 650m in length, to feed the Grain Storage. This feeds into eight flat bottom silos and nine smaller cone bottom silos utilising bucket elevators and conveyors for material handling. A ship loading conveyor will be constructed complete with batch weighing systems, weigh bridges as well as a sample laboratory and control offices.

The terminal requires the design and construct of approximately 5,000 cubic metres of civil and concrete work. Beyond that formidable infrastructure, there is electrical and instrumentation and mechanical installations to complete.

One of the major features of the new grain terminal is the erection of the Main Feed Elevator Tower which rises into the sky for 45 metres.

Coupled with the associated silos and overhead conveyors, which sit at 35 metres above ground level, the current stage of construction has dramatically changed the Port Kembla landscape.

Of course as is the case in most projects there are always challenges to overcome and in this instance, the Kerman team knew that when dealing with a 10,000 tonne, flat bottomed grain storage silo that special consideration would be required to ensure that the foundation would be able to meet all load bearing criteria. This was further complicated by the need to accommodate reclaim conveyor tunnels which run under the silo. Each tunnel is 3m wide by 3m deep and approximately 120m long.

As Jim Walker explains. “We created a unique pile and slab design combination and utilising finite element analysis, we were able to achieve the required load bearing capacities for the silos and to accommodate the conveyor tunnels.

“We also used the excavated materials from the tunnels to raise the nominal ground level of the silos by about a half a metre. This served a dual purpose because it enabled us to recycle the available onsite material and avoid costly offsite disposal. A further benefit was that the process ensured that the excavations remained above the critical local Water Table.”

The storage silos were supplied by Kotzur and were built to allow a ‘bottom up’installation process.

It was a clever approach because multiple jacking systems could be used. This method eliminated the need to employ expensive cranes and the ‘jacking system’ negated the associated risks that can be incurred due to working at heights.

There were a number of other significant challenges faced by the Kerman team including the need to achieve a ‘straight line’ in the overhead conveyor design to make the transport of grain from the Rail Unloading Facility to the storage silos more efficient. There were other challenges related to working on a site located in an active port. Suitable foundations needed to be designed for the conveyor trestle supports however, there were pre-existing underground services which, in many cases were in direct conflict with the conveyor trestle footings. In order to perform the complex task, cranes and installation works needed to be conducted on active internal roads.

As part of the conveyor installation process, Kerman installed a 30 tonne, 50 metre free-span gallery over the Berth Waterway. The team utilised a two crane lift with a 250 tonne crane on each side of the Waterway Bridge.

Limited site space in the area also made the task of minimising the construction footprint difficult.

This was compounded by the simultaneous berth piling works conducted by WaterWays Construction and the movement of large piling rigs, storage of materials and access for cranes. Careful consideration and planning went into the works schedule and with the cooperation of all parties involved a successful outcome was achieved.

It’s obvious that construction efficiency during the project has been enhanced by working closely with all stakeholders and Jim Walker reveals how any issue that has risen has been dealt with swiftly.

“Any construction project can be problematic but this particular project has been highly rewarding mainly due to the extensive collaborative and cooperative approach by all stakeholders including NSW Ports, Quattro Ports, Kotzur and the various subcontractors involved. It has been an absolute pleasure to be involved in such a landmark project.”

Construction of the Port Kembla Grain Terminal is on track with over 90% of the work completed.

It’s anticipated that the new facility will commence operation early in the new year.

For more information about Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd visit: www.kerman.com.au

Kotzur Grain Storage a plus for Port Kembla Q UATTRO’s multi user grain terminal being constructed at Port Kembla has the capacity to store 100,000 tonnes of grain on site and potentially handle in excess of 1.3 million tonnes per annum. The facility will add greater export opportunities and efficiency for the New South Wales grain market.

Kerman Contracting sub-contracted the structure and materials handling at the Grain Storage area to Kotzur, this being Kotzur’s largest commercial construction project to date, Kotzur’s Managing Director Andrew Kotzur commented that “we were challenged to provide a low capital cost solution meeting the needs of the competitive grain market”.

A key component of the design brief was to provide gastight sealed silos to enable efficient fumigation of grain prior to loading for export.

The ability to eradicate insects and guarantee clean grain to sensitive markets will provide a competitive edge to exporters utilising this modern facility. Kotzur as the leading manufacturer of sealed storages constructed all silos to meet and exceed the Australian Standard AS2628 for gastight sealed silos.

Kotzur’s scope in the grain storage complex includes a 1000 tonnes per hour (TPH) conveying system before out loading to the ship loader at 1500TPH. Between these processes Kotzur have installed two trade certified triple bin weighing systems to monitor and record all grain entering and leaving without slowing the process flow. With three bucket elevators within the grain storage area grain can be handled in multiple processes simultaneously.

This ensures that grain receival can continue whilst grain is being transferred between bins or out loaded to ships. The principle storage is 8 x 10,000T on ground silos with 9 x 2000T

elevated silos providing segregation and faster handling when required.

The facility boasts an impressive selection of grain handling and storage features packed into a compact site designed to utilise existing berthing for ships. With port upgrade works occurring simultaneously intense co-ordination of construction work and access by the Kerman management team working closely with Kotzur’s dedicated project management team was essential. “Space within any existing major port area is a scarce commodity” commented senior project manager Ross Tuckwell “and Port Kembla is no exception”. With our 180T crawler crane 90T mobile crane, silo lifting equipment and various elevated work platforms on site to assist our 35 construction crew, we had to carefully manage the sequence of work to ensure a safe and efficient work place.

The majority of equipment for grain

storage and handling on the Quattro site was manufactured in Australia at Kotzurs manufacturing plants in New South Wales and Queensland. The silos, weigh bins, walkways and belt conveyors were built at Kotzurs factory in Walla Walla NSW. With nearly two hectares under roof on a 4 hectare site in the heart of Walla this modern factory provided the capacity to supply material as needed to a project with limited on site storage. Bucket elevators, various conveyors, actuated slide gates, diverters were manufactured by Kotzur at their Toowoomba based manufacturing plant Downfields Engineering.

Kotzur would like to congratulate all the partners of Quattro, Emerald Grain, Cargill, Noble and Qube Holdings for their major investment in the Australian grains industry and the opportunities and efficiency that will flow from this new facility.

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Flinders Ports launches its second new pilot boat

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LINDERS PORTS launched the second of two new pilot boats at an official ceremony held at The Royal South Australian Yacht Squadronrecently.

The new pilot boat called the Reliance was christened by, Alessandra Daley, General Manager, Human Resources and Risk at Flinders Port Holdings, and is named after HMS Reliance - the vessel that renowned navigator Matthew Flinders served on as a midshipman during his first voyage to New South Wales.

The launch of the Reliance in Port Adelaide follows that of the Alert in May this year. The $5 million investment in the vessels marks the first stage of Flinders Ports’ pilot boat fleet replacement strategy.

“We are delighted to be launching the Reliance today - our second new pilot boat this year. It has been 20 years since any port in South Australia has invested in new pilot boats, so it’s a major development for the State’s shipping and marine services,” said Captain Carl Kavina, General Manager, Marine Operations at Flinders Ports.

The Reliance has identical specifications to her sister ship the Alert and was also built

by Hart Marine, at a cost of around $2.5 million. Constructed to NSCV criteria with a 2C classification and measuring 16 metres long, the Reliance has an overall beam of 5.43 metres. She has a top speed of 27 knots and a maximum draft of just 1.5 metres which gives her excellent manoeuvrability.

“The dimensions and specifications of the Reliance will allow Flinders Ports to deliver highly responsive pilotage services to our shipping clients. We anticipate improvements in operational efficiency and safety standards,” said Captain Kavina.

Above: The Reliance, Flinders Ports second new pilot boat Both new boats have a vital safety feature, a self-righting mechanism, which will safeguard the crew in the event of a capsize. An innovative beak-bow design provides enhanced sea handling characteristics, reducing stress

Congratulations Hart Marine On the completion of another quality Australian built Pilot Boat!

and fatigue for the crew from the pitching and rolling of the vessel in rough waters.

The modern vessels also feature the latest generation of marine I.T. software including Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR), which will assist the crew when working in the dark, in poor visibility, or during search and rescue operations.

Before Flinders Ports placed orders for the new pilot boats, the group’s marine operations division conducted extensive stakeholder consultation. The company also engaged independent naval architects, Naval Architecture and Marine Solutions (NMS) to assist with the entire process from the specifications and competitive tender, through to sea trials.

Australian owned and operated boat builder Hart Marine won the tender for the contract.

“We were very impressed with Hart Marine’s vessels. In terms of functionality and reliability these boats are exceptional and will benefit both our clients and our pilotage team. Engaging an Australian boat builder also helped to streamline the process offering clear efficiencies for us as a group,” said Captain Kavina.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION About Flinders Ports Flinders Ports is South Australia’s largest private port operator with seven ports located at Port Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Thevenard, Port Giles, Wallaroo and Klein Point. Flinders Ports provides pilotage services at all seven of its South Australian ports, as well as for the Port of Whyalla and Port Bonython. Part of the Flinders Port Holdings Group, which is led by Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Tremaine, Flinders Ports offers a range of port and port related services including pilotage, mooring, survey and marine control. For more information about Flinders Ports, visit: www.flindersports.com.au About Matthew Flinders Born in Donnington in 1774, Matthew Flinders first went to sea at the age of 15 in 1789, serving onboard the HMS Alert.

He became a distinguished navigator and cartographer and is credited as being the first person to circumnavigate Australia, and to create the first complete chart of Australia as a continent. He died aged 40 in London in 1814.

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Hart Marine Pilot Boats the Safer Option

By Kevin Glancy

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T was designed and manufactured to make a pilot’s workspace safer and to say that the ORC Pilot Boat built by Hart Marine has succeeded would be an understatement. Now in operation in ports throughout the world, this remarkable craft with the ability to selfright, has meant that pilots can go to work in the knowledge that their mode of transport has a proven record in withstanding the natural forces that can be unleashed by an unpredictable sea.

Flinders Ports recently took delivery of its second ORC Pilot Boat built by Hart Marine and it was officially launched on October 12th 2015. The latest Pilot Boat named Reliance continues the historic link with Matthew Flinders following the launch of the Alert in May 2015. The Alert was named after the original HMS Alert which was the first ship that Flinder’s served on at the early age of 15.

Reliance is named after HMS Reliance on which Matthew Flinders, served as a Midshipman when it sailed into Sydney on 7th September 1795. Also on board was John Hunter who was to be the new Governor of NSW. HMS Reliance was to perform a significant role in exploring Australia’s coastline a few years later and it was the first ship to chart the Antipodes Islands.

Of course, Captain Matthew Flinders who was born in 1774 and lived a relatively short life of forty years will never be forgotten. His was an extremely interesting and adventurous life, not least because as a distinguished navigator

Above: The Reliance under construction by Hart Marine for Flinders Ports and cartographer, he was the first person to circumnavigate Australia and to identify our country as a continent.

Apart from the link to Matthew Flinders, the choice of names for the new pilot boats is highly appropriate as the Alert and Reliance not only serve as a tribute to our pioneering past but the strength and fortitude possessed by those who sailed the high seas in wooden ships.

Fittingly, the names also serve as a reminder of the courage of many pilots in the past who, no matter how volatile the weather may have been, went out to sea to guide world weary ships safely into port.

It is the risks taken by our Pilots every day of the week that motivated the introduction of the ORC Pilot Boat. It was the Port Phillip Sea Pilots (PPSP) who, following the tragic loss of

three lives due to the sinking of a pilot boat in Port Phillip Bay in 1991, began a worldwide search for a better solution. PPSP looked for ports with similar weather conditions to Port Phillip Bay and to see if there was a more suitable craft used by those pilots overseas in coping with that kind of environment.

This led PPSP to France and naval architects Pantocarene, a company that had designed a superb pilot boat and one ideally suited to the sea conditions that prevailed in Port Phillip Heads.

Following extensive testing of the ORC Pilot Boat in France, which more than proved the boat’s seaworthiness in that ‘rough sea’ environment, PPSP sought a supplier closer to home.

Coincidentally, Mal Hart, an experienced boat and yacht builder had also been impressed by the Pantocarene design. Mal had spent much of his life around ports and with a father who was a former harbour master and a brother who worked as a pilot he was also determined to find a safer solution for pilots operating in Australian waters.

“I was very aware of the variety of extreme conditions that pilots face every day of the week and wanted to build a boat that would provide a much safer ‘work space’. I was very impressed by the unique design of the ORC Pilot Boat and knew that its safety record had been clearly established in a variety of sea conditions that prevail in Europe. Some of which are very similar to our own.

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THE HART MARINE ORC PILOT BOAT As used by: Port Phillip Sea Pilots, Geraldton Port Authority, Rio Tinto, Esperance Ports, Port Kembla Ports and Flinders Ports

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By Kevin Glancy

“So following a trip to France and negotiations with Pantocarene, my company Hart Marine was selected to build the boat and to be the exclusive suppliers of the ORC throughout Australasia.”

Around the same time, PPSP was trying to find an Australian manufacturer who could supply the ORC Pilot Boat and Hart Marine was the obvious choice.

The French and Australian connection is the ideal partnership. Pantocarene designers are the ultimate marine technicians and Mal has built a number of high performance racing yachts including Skandia Wild Thing (now called Etihad Stadium), Brierty Limit, Brunell-Synergy (now called Ichiban), Secret Men’s Business and numerous other winning yachts. As an experienced ocean racer and a well-seasoned sailor Mal knows all about the sea’s potential to turn against those who test its waters.

The comprehensive design and development process is now history and the resulting ORC pilot boat has exceeded all expectations.

Ultimately PPSP would purchase five boats and it’s a boat that provides a much safer and technologically superior transport system for pilots. Many more have been sold throughout Australasia and the ORC Pilot Boat is well on the way to achieving legendary status. It is now in use throughout the world and has a spotless safety record to justify the acclaim it has received.

M&J Engineering & Marine Sales were proud to supply the driveline package for the Hart Marine built Flinders Ports vessel ‘Reliance’

Significantly Flinders Ports, prior to making the decision to purchase the Hart Marine boats, conducted an extensive worldwide consultation process with stakeholders and enlisted independent naval architects, Naval Architecture and Marine Solutions. Its role was to assist and oversee the competitive tender process and the various sea trials performed by boats under consideration.

Following that process, Captain Carl Kavina, General Manager, Marine Operations at Flinders Ports stated. “We were very impressed with Hart Marine’s vessels. In terms of functionality and reliability these boats are exceptional and this will enable us to improve service delivery for our customers. Engaging an Australian boat builder also helped to streamline the process offering clear efficiencies for us as a group.”

Hart Marine’s ORC Pilot Boat is purpose built for the task and much has been written about its self-righting mechanism and it’s a design feature that should not be underestimated. It not only reflects the degree of thought and technical know-how that went into the development of the ORC pilot boat, but given the 1991 tragedy, the ability for a pilot boat to right itself when overturned seems like an absolute necessity when pilots in relatively small boats are facing an angry ocean.

However, that particular clever safety feature is complimented by another advanced design element which provides a much smoother ride for both pilot and crew. The innovative beakbow design minimises the threat that waves can present by reducing the pitch and rolling normally endured in a rough sea. The beakbow enables the craft to maintain a horizontal approach through the waves and in doing so, reduces wear and tear on the crew and of course the smoother handling assists the pilot to better concentrate on the task at hand.

In the design process, much consideration has been given to ensure the welfare and comfort of the crew. For instance, the ORC features a suspended wheelhouse. This dramatically reduces any structural vibration and subsequent noise. It makes going to sea in unfair weather conditions a far more comfortable proposition for the crew. The boat’s hull provides the craft with a wide waterline and this feature also improves stability.

Oversized rudders have been incorporated to provide much greater manoeuvrability and make the ORC pilot boat easier to steer when docking alongside a vessel in choppy or rough seas or when involved in rescue operations. It has wide side decks to enable safe and easy

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By Kevin Glancy Continued from previous page crew movements and an Ocean 3 fender system to facilitate pilot transfer from pilot boat to ship.

State of the art technology is also incorporated throughout the vessel including Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) software which enhances vision in the dark and when visibility is at a minimum. This ‘second eye’ feature can be extremely useful in search and rescue operations should the pilot boat be called upon to assist.

Hart Marine Pilot Boats can be fitted out to suit a user’s specific requirements but the Reliance is typical and constructed to meet NSCV standards with a 2C classification. It’s

16 metres long with an overall beam of 5.43 metres. With a maximum draft of 1.5 metres it can comfortably manage an impressive top speed of 27 knots.

Hart Marine in collaboration with Pantocarene has made a vital contribution to ports throughout the world and one that has certainly made the unpredictable sea a safer place to be. Undoubtedly, for a pilot and crew, the ORC Pilot Boat must surely provide a far less stressful and safer environment in which to work.

For more information about Hart Marine and the ORC Pilot Boat visit: www.hartmarine.com.au

Celebrating 22 Years in Business

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Survitec Group - A World Leading Innovator in Survival Technologies

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ASED out of Dunmurry in the UK, the Survitec Group has been helping to save lives at sea for over 160 years by supplying survival solutions to the operators of ferries, cruise liners, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, workboats, port terminals, fishing vessels, sailors and recreational water enthusiasts. The Survitec Group portfolio also extends but not restricted to Offshore Oil Rigs, Mining, Leisure Marine, Commercial Shipping, Ports, Building Maintenance, Fire Protection, Defence and Aviation markets. With 600 service stations world wide, Survitec Group is able to provide the very best survival products and service solutions.

The critical aim for Survitec Group Australia is to ensure mission readiness and operational assurance for all of their customers. Survitec Group has Australia’s largest service network with 14 critical locations covering all States and Territories. This large footprint ensures that Australian Ports are always open.

Survitec Group is a world leading innovator in survival technologies. All advanced designs and product developments are tested to the highest global standards. All 14 locations across Australia are regularly audited to adhere to strict compliance guidelines.

Quality Management System Accredited by BSI with AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008.

Survitec Group Solutions include: • Sales, inspection and service of marine and aviation life rafts, life jackets and immersion suits • Marine Evacuation Systems • Sales, inspection and repair of rescue boats, work boats, lifeboats and davits • Lifting and inspection services • Rope and rigging services • Sales, service and maintenance of fire safety equipment including fixed and portable systems • Breathing apparatus, EEBD/SCBA, medical oxygen, cylinder testing and refuelling • Inspection, service and calibration of gas detection systems • Sales, inspection and service, including maintenance and repair of Launch Recovery Systems (LARS) • Sales, inspection and service of tooling products Survitec Group supply advanced survival technologies to some of the largest organisations in the world, including Shell, BP, Holland Ship Liners, Carnival Cruises, US Defence, Australian Defence, Bristow, Lockheed Martin, Polaris, Svitzer, Hart Marine and many more. The reason why these companies choose Survitec Group for their survival and compliance needs is their unrivalled investment into technologies, product development, service solutions and customer support.

Survitec Group’s relentless commitment to innovation and survival solutions inspires confidence and trust enabling their customers to effectively discharge safety obligations and exercise their duties of care in highly legislated markets and in the most extreme operating environments.

Survitec Group’s product portfolio includes Marine Evacuation Systems (MES), Liferafts, Lifejackets, Immersion Suits, RIBs, Fighter Pilot Anti-G Systems, Submarine Escape Suits, Advanced Breathing System Technologies, from world famous brands such as Crewsaver, RFD, EV, Elliot, Beaufort, RFD Toyo, Survivor one, Shark, DSB and Survitec Zodiac.

The RFD name is synonymous in the world of liferafts, with an estimated 150,000 active life rafts globally. Having developed the world first inflatable liferaft in 1932, RFD has continued to push the boundaries in liferaft technologies.

RFD manufactures liferafts solutions, from a small 4 man solution for coastal use through to an advanced marine evacuation systems supporting the express evacuation of over 800 people per deployment. The Survitec Group solutions comply to SOLAS MED, ISO9650-1 and NSCV Requirements.

The RFD Surviva Liferaft is the market leader in the SOLAS MED Commercial Class.

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Surviva Liferaft in Water

the elements. Fully enclosed double skinned high visibility canopy, complete with SOLAS retro-reflective tape. The non inflatable semi rigid boarding ramp provides the easiest method of entry into the liferaft regardless of the conditions. The Surviva liferaft will withstand entry from a height of 6m to ensure that you get to safety quickly. Manufactured in 6 man through to 25 man capacities.

The rapid advancement in lifejacket development over the past 5 years has been driven from the unique technologies designed

by Crewsaver. These technologies have been derived from the unique focus on the human form and how the characteristics of lifejackets impact on the comfort and fatigue of the user, both in and out of the water. This study lead

Above: Seacrewsader 290N 3D Lifejacket

to the development of the Fusion 3D lifejacket design. Fusion 3D technology shapes the lifejacket around the contours of the body and sits off the back of the neck giving the user total freedom of movement. The 3D technology also distributes the weight of the jacket through key anchor points on the body, these jackets are so comfortable, you will forget you are wearing it.

The Seacrewsader 290 3D is the latest iteration in the commercial range of Fusion 3D lifejackets. The Seacrewsader 290 3D is a twin chamber 290N SOLAS MED Approved lifejacket. The Seacrewsader 290N 3D is unrivalled in the commercial sector for comfort and in water performance. The specially designed 290 newton twin chamber bladder, distributes buoyancy around the critical areas of the body. This advanced bladder design delivers up to 40% more freeboard to the wearer whilst delivering incredible in water comfort. The Seacrewsader 290 3D comes with a matching light and hood. The outer cover of the Seacrewsader 290N 3D can be completely removed and replaced. This cover system allows independent cleaning, or replacement with heavy duty wipe clean cover, or fire retardant cover without having to invest in multiple lifejackets. The Seacrewsader 290N 3D can also be fitted with a PLB or an AIS unit inside the jacket.

Survitec Group are a Corporate Gold Member with the FPA and are partnered with Amerex to offer a broad range of fire suppression systems.

Whether it be traditional or advance aerosol suppression systems, Survitec Group design, install and maintain all types of fire suppression systems, regardless of location or brand.

The latest in fire suppression technology is Firepro® aerosol systems. Firepro® is a very unique environmentally friendly, non-toxic aerosol suppression system which physically breaks down the chemical reaction of fire.

Unlike other aerosol systems, Firepro® does not remove the oxygen from the room which

ensures that the occupants of the facility are protected. Firepro® uses no high pressure cylinders, no pipework, does not require expensive maintenance procedures and is suitable for all types of risk. Fully compliant with AS4487 and AS5062, Firepro® can be activated autonomously and automatically, and can be wired to any existing conventional alarm or detection system.

Survitec Group is a proud partner and safety equipment provider to Hart Marine. In the past they have of provided products and services for the Pilot Boat ‘Alert’ and again for the second Pilot Boat ‘Reliance’. Hart Marine are at the forefront of Pilot Boat manufacturing and create high performance craft ensuring that they deliver their pilots to all kinds of vessels in all kinds of conditions.

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Yanmar Commercial Marine Engines Repower a Maritime Classic A

remarkable work barge in Tasmania has had its working life extended with the installation of a pair of Yanmar 6HA2-WHT commercial engines. The Kulanda was originally built in Newcastle for the war effort and was purpose designed to carry a Sherman tank plus a platoon of troops.

However, before this landing barge was launched, the Second World War was over.

Instead of seeing active service, the landing barge was purchased by the Hobart Marine Board in 1947. Ever since, Kulanda has been a familiar sight on the waterways throughout Tasmania, working for TasPorts as a heavy duty work boat carrying cargo, sinking piles and acting as a platform for cranes.

With a length overall of 32m and a beam of 8.5m, Kulanda weighs in at 180 tonnes lightship. She can carry up to 85 tonnes on her decks, and regularly goes to work with an 80 tonne truck crane on board.

Due to her age and the heavy duty work cycle, TasPorts decided that Kulanda needed to be either replaced or undergo a major re-fit.

The replacement cost was estimated at between $5m and $7m, so the option to re-fit was the sensible choice.

“This is a proud vessel backed by a rich heritage,” said skipper Brian Marshall.

“Kulanda is a sound vessel that just needed a little bit of attention. For the varied work that we do at TasPorts, Kulanda is perfect. It is a good fit for all of the marinas and installations that we visit around Tasmania.”

Through the assessment and review process it was decided that the existing engines were near the end of their life. There were concerns about reliability and one of the engines was making menacing noises.

TasPorts had recently repowered the 13m fiberglass pilot launch Tamar with a pair of Yanmar commercial marine engine. Buoyed by the way in which the Yanmar had performed and changed the Tamar for the better, Yanmar was again specified for the Kulanda.

The authorised Yanmar Dealer in Hobart, Spectrum Engineering, was tasked to supply and install the Yanmar engines. A pair of Yanmar 6HA2-WHT engines were manoeuvred into the engine room with access gained by cutting a hole in the port side of the hull providing direct entry to the engine room.

The Yanmar 6HA2-WHT model is an in-line six cylinder marine diesel engine that displaces 13.14 litres and weighs 1340 kgs without the gearbox. Maximum power output is 350 mhp

“Torres Pilots is the biggest provider of pilotage services on the Great Barrier Reef. In this business, a reliable and safe service is paramount.

That’s why Torres Pilots is repowering their fleet with Yanmar marine diesel engines. Alpha is the most recent vessel to be repowered... it’s a 13.21m hull built in 2007 and now has a pair of Yanmar 6CXB-GT engines on board.

These Yanmar engines are quieter than the old diesels and big fuel savings are being logged. At a comfortable 2100 rpm, Alpha is good for 20.5 knots.

Dependability is everything for Torres Pilots and that’s why we chose Yanmar in general and the 6CXB specifically.”

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(257 kW) at 1950 rpm with an alternative rating of 278 mhp (204kW) also offered.

On the Yanmar 6HA2-WHT, cylinder block inspection hatches are standard equipment to facilitate maintenance. There is also a centre mounted fuel injection pump and mechanical governor system, features which set this model apart from other brands with electronic fuel management systems.

As a part of the repower process, new Twin Disc Quickshift transmissions model MGX 51145C with a 2.54:1 ratio were also installed, complete with new Twin Disc EC300 electronic controls. Rounding out the drive train are a pair of counter-rotating 5 blade props measuring 29” in diameter with a 31” pitch.

The engine room in Kulanda is located close to the transom, directly below the wheelhouse.

Thanks to the big beam of the hull, there is plenty of room for easy engine access for servicing and maintenance.

“Yanmar was chosen as the ideal engines for Kulanda due to the latest engine technology, emission compliance, fuel economy and reliability,” said Brian Marshall.

“We spend up to 120 days at sea each year and average about 3000 engine hours a year.

Excellent fuel economy and reliability are critical to the efficient and safe operation of this Kulanda.”

Following the Yanmar 6HA2-WHT repower, the performance benefits have been remarkable.

The optimum Kulanda cruise speed is achieved at 9 knots with the Yanmar commercial marine engines turning over at 1800 rpm.

Whereas the old 2 cycle engines were guzzling fuel at 65 to 70 litres per hour, the fuel consumption with the new Yanmar 6HA2-WHT engines is anticipated to be between 35 and 40 litres per hour, or a saving of almost 50%.

Given that the regular run from Hobart to Bell Bay involves 35 hours under power, fuel consumption is a serious consideration. With the old diesel engines the fuel burn was as high as 2200 litres, but now thanks to the Yanmar 6HA2-WHT engines, the fuel consumption on this run has been reduced to just over 1000 litres with the added benefit of lower noise and no oil leaks.

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Suhner releases new, green INOX range for highly effective cleaning of stainless steel in marine environments

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UHNER AUSTRALIA has released its new, ‘green’ based INOX range of cleaning agents for marine stainless steel. The INOX cleaning, protecting and polishing agents are made from plants, are free of harmful chemicals and very effective against even the most aggressive deposits of sea and salt contamination and dirt on stainless steel. The agents help provide long-lasting results and cut down on maintenance.

The Suhner INOX range cleans stainless steel found in marine environments with ease and removes contamination embedded in metal pores as well as all kinds of rust. It also protects and polishes the steel. Fast-acting, the plant-based ingredients of all three agents work remarkably effectively, and can be used independently or collectively.

The Sun Clean agent removes rust and deposits from bow rails, engine mounts, shackles, handles and other stainless steel gear found on boats. The deep cleaner is very powerful and quickly and easily removes dirt without damaging the oxide film on the metal.

INOX Sun Protect is a mild agent that washes away all residues. It protects the stainless steel against corrosion and contamination by creating

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a barrier. It works by forming a protective film of nano particles to promote the exchange of oxygen needed to build an oxide layer. The regular use of the agent helps to eliminate corrosion in marine environments. The INOX Sun Polish cleans matt stainless steel surfaces.

It brings the lustre back to metal quickly and easily.

“We include the Suhner INOX cleaning range when we supply a boat and the results are impressive. Not only do the stainless steel components come up sparkling clean quickly because the agents work to protect against marine contaminants, maintenance is reduced and this saves us and our customers both time and money,” explained Mr Ross Macdonald, Purchasing Manager, Hart Marine.

Suhner Australia also provides a range of the latest generation of portable battery tools for grinding and polishing stainless steel as well as aluminium on boats. The robust A-Series tools feature sophisticated battery technology to provide the user with maximum flexibility, power and capability to get the job done.

For more information on the ASeries portable tools or the Suhner INOX range view the special offer at www.suhner.com.au or call Suhner Australia on (02) 9648 5888.

Paul Jindra’s common sense approach to marine ventilation

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S the founder of Jindra Energy Conversions, Paul Jindra presides over a company that has developed and manufactured a range of superb marine components, engineered and purpose built to endure the rigours of a life spent at sea.

This includes a range of fans, pumps, boat parts and accessories that have all gained a reputation for excellence due to their robust, corrosion resistant properties and durability in a testing marine environment. In fact his brushless high power marine fan was nominated for a DAME Award in 2004 by METS, the number one international design competition.

However, Paul is particularly passionate about DC powered ventilation systems in preference to AC power and for good reason.

As he says.

“Let’s say you drive a Mercedes and you discover that the electricity used to run the lights, wipers and air conditioning is sourced from an extra AC generator stored in the boot.

“As ridiculous as that sounds you may well have to deal with that situation when you buy a new boat. Yet your boat has a marine engine that powers a DC alternator and a battery system much like the Mercedes which of course doesn’t need an extra AC generator, and likewise, your boat is capable of supplying all your shipboard power needs.”

Paul continues to explain how shipboard AC generators are not only expensive to install and inefficient but can be hazardous in a marine environment with operating voltages such as 115, 240 or 440 volts. Galvanic corrosion can

also be a problem due to the need to earth the AC wiring to Earth.

Unlike AC fans, the wiring in Paul’s DC fans is floating above ground and if it’s earthed with the negative pole of the DC system, the equipment will handle both installations. Paul’s DC fans do not corrode and operate at variable and much higher speeds.

Paul Jindra is passionate about improving on-board performance and efficiency within the marine sector and continues to expand his horizons in international waters with his products now in demand in Italy and Holland as well as other countries around the globe.

For more information about Jindra Energy Conversions and its wide range of high quality marine products call Paul on (03) 8872 6555 or visit; www.jecmarine.com

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1. Blades are heavy duty PAG glass reinforced.

2. Hub is machined out of solid 6061 billet aluminium secured on a magnetic stainless steel shaft using Ringfeder expansion rings (no keyways required).

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Now you can quickly remove aggressive deposits and all kinds of rust and dirt on stainless steel in the marine environment with the Suhner INOX cleaning range. The range lets you clean, polish and protect bow rails, engine mounts, handles and other metals for long-lasting results. Made from plants, the Suhner INOX Sun Clean, Sun Protect and Sun Polish agents are free of harmful chemicals and extremely effective against sea and salt contaminants as well as the harshness of the sun. Apart from stainless steel, the agents can also be used on nickel, copper, bronze, chromium and aluminium.

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3. Mounting Bracket is machined out of solid 5083 aluminium plate with large passages to minimise air flow turbulence.

4. Stator housing is made out high quality aluminium profile. a. Inserted inside the housing is a stator potted with heat conductive epoxy to remove heat from the wiring, increase insulation and protect the wiring against potential corrosion. Both ends of the housing are sealed with o-rings to protect the inside from the harsh marine environment. b. The rotor is made out of magnetic stainless steel and is populated with high temperature, custom made magnets that are fibre reinforced and potted with a heat conductive epoxy. Stainless steel oversized bearings are mounted on both sides for longevity.

5. Special Glands have been used for the power supply and speed control along with mil spec shipboard cables.

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6. Electronic control housing is made out of the same material as the stator housing.

Control electronics have been custom designed and locally manufactured to drive the fan with speed control of 0-10VDC or PWM. 7. Hermetically sealed heat sink machined out of 5083 plate marine grade aluminium to keep the power electronics cool.

8. Four long fasteners made out 7075 aluminium are used to keep all part together.

All components are made out of the same materials, are hard anodized and sealed with dichromate in order to prevent corrosion.

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Flinders Ports and ESRI scoop Technical Excellence Award

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LINDERS Ports and ESRI have won the Technical Excellence Award at the South Australian Spatial Excellence Awards 2015. The award was given for Flinders Ports’ and ESRI’s work to develop a software platform that provides Flinders Ports with a single, common operating picture of all sea and land operations. Flinders Ports and ESRI were presented with the award at the South Australian Spatial Excellence Awards Dinner in Adelaide on 14 August.

“We are honoured to win the Technical Excellence Award in partnership with ESRI. Having our commitment to Geographic Information System (GIS) technology recognised is certainly a privilege,” said Captain Carl Kavina, General Manager, Marine Operations at Flinders Ports.

The new system, called vPort is the initial step to a full Vessel Traffic Services system which provides real-time data on vessels and their locations. The vPort system combines multiple sensors into one viewing platform. In what is potentially a major boost for risk management, vPort also has an interface allowing users to interrogate data with geospatial information.

“The technology we’ve developed with ESRI is leading edge and gives us superior levels of spatial awareness across both marine

Work complete on Fort Hill Wharf

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ORKS are now complete on the $1.2 million upgrade to the Fort Hill Wharf promoting a longer life for the fender pile system and creating a safer environment for stakeholders.

Above: Spatial Excellence Award 2015

Minister for Infrastructure Peter Chandler said as well as promoting safety for the stakeholders the upgrades enhance the protection of the wharf from large vessels being moored.

“The wale beams were repaired and painted and the A-rubber defenders, nuts, bolts and washers were replaced,” Mr Chandler said.

“Fort Hill Wharf takes in tourists from cruise ships all year round and the quality of the wharf we now have is up to standard.

“These upgrades were essential and I am proud to be the Infrastructure Minister in a government that delivers outcomes for Territorians.”

Member for Port Darwin John Elferink said stakeholders had voiced their concern about the condition of the wharf and it is great to see the fender pile repairs complete.

“Fort Hill Wharf sees sensitive Navy ships, cruise ships and large vessels moored each day and it is essential that both the ship and wharf are protected,” Mr Elferink said.

“The much needed upgrades will promote a longer life for the wharf and maintain the ability to berth vessels.

“The Country Liberals listen to the concerns of Territorians and as a government we do all that we can to ensure needs are met.

“This is one example of many commitments made in my electorate that I have seen complete, it is a great outcome for Port Darwin.”

Works were completed by Darwin company, P&C Maintenance Pty Ltd and included a total of fifteen workers, including two Indigenous employees.

The Fort Hill Wharf project was 100 per cent Northern Territory funded.

and landside operations. We’ve been able to roll this out across our entire operations, which benefits our clients and other stakeholders,” said Captain Kavina.

Following the award win, Flinders Ports and ESRI were shortlisted as finalists in the National Spatial Excellence Awards, which are set to take place in Melbourne in January 2016.

Port Otago - Building a sustainable primary deepwater Port Warehouse Expansion In line with the channel and berth deepening work, cargo capacity will be increased through expanding Port Otago’s warehousing. Port Chalmers’ Back Beach warehouses will be extended, increasing on-wharf dairy storage capacity by 25% and an additional 3,800 m2 warehouse at nearby Sawyer’s Bay will be developed, adding a further 14% to the Port’s current warehousing capacity.

Port Chalmers To meet the 2015/16 peak export season, this project is scheduled to commence in July 2015 with a construction period of about four

Above: Warehouse expansion, Port Chalmers

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months. A new office and amenities building will also be built, with some re-allocation of yard space and reconfiguration of the entrance to the area.

The increase in product stored will require additional staffing and equipment to keep up with the demands of the export season. This may see up to six new staff employed and additional forklifts purchased.

Sawyers Bay The former tannery site at Sawyers Bay, which was transformed into a dairy standard warehouse facility between September 2012 and July 2013, will be the site of a new 3,800 m2 warehouse. Completed by the 2015/16 export season, the new warehouse will be used for short-term storage for existing customers and new business. The additional warehouse adjacent to the State Highway, and within two kilometres of the wharves at Port Chalmers, is an ideal storage and logistics base for importers and exporters.

Above: Works were completed on the Fort Hill Wharf by PCM Group, NT

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ERHAPS itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that Territorian entrepreneurial spirit, that frontier mindset that sees every new challenge as another opportunity but whatever it is, P and C Maintenance has withstood the test of time and with numerous successful projects in its wake, has proven itself to be a dynamic multi-disciplined, corrosion control force for the Northern Territory and beyond.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reputation that is sure to spread further across the country with new impetus due to the refurbishment skill set now harnessed under the PCM Group NT banner. The PCM Group NT combines a range of specialist, project ready inhouse skills all directed at maximising the life cycle of marine and industrial infrastructure.

It was the PCM Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P and C Maintenance arm that was awarded a $1.1 million contract to complete the refurbishment of Darwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fort Hill Wharf in January 2015.

Essentially Fort Hill Wharf, now with a purpose built cruise terminal within its precinct, is Darwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruise ship and defence vessel facility. The wharf also provides berths for the harbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tugs and pilot boats. Its importance to the greater Darwin Port is obvious and extending the life of this valuable commercial asset is paramount to ensure the ongoing welfare of this busy port.

During the four month project, the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P and C Maintenance team conducted abrasive and hydro blasting operations to prepare the surface of approximately ďŹ fty fender piles and twenty three wale beams prior to the application of protective coatings.

The scope of works included a number of fender facier replacements, repair and fabrication services and the manufacture of three new wale beams and a large number of corrosion weld repairs.

The challenge for the team was to complete the project without hindrance to all the usual port operations. Such was the success of the

project that the team was rewarded with an additional contract variation of approximately $400,000 for further refurbishment works on the Fort Hill Wharf due for completion by the end of 2015.

Aaron Emmett, Business Development Manager for the PCM Group NT relishes his role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are at an exciting stage in our growth and with the speciďŹ c project-ready skills now under our roof, we can deliver an extensive range of industrial refurbishment services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The strength of our stand alone workforce conforms to all quality, safety and environmental standards and so whenever responding to a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements, that in-house over-riding discipline provides us with the know-how and the conďŹ dence to deliver a project to meet our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations and complete it within their budget.â&#x20AC;?

The Australian owned PCM Group NT is based in Darwin but its operational reach extends across the country with a highly professional workforce qualiďŹ ed to respond with blasting and protective coating services wherever required.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantage lies in the fact that it is in effect, a one stop shop as far as turnkey refurbishment projects are concerned.

There is no reliance on subcontractors and the PCM Group NT has the internal capacity to deliver projects from concept to completion.

As specialists in the application of protective coatings, the company has a proven record in a diverse range of sectors including oil & gas,

mining, rail and marine, power generation, industrial tank (water & petro chemical), bridges, towers and spans, pipelines, wharves and jetties.

Apart from the application of protective coating systems the company has a wealth of experience in abrasive blasting. The PCM team has used a variety of blast media and importantly, understands which material to use in order to obtain the best and most cost effective results within the environmental and regulatory framework governing the particular project.

PCM Group NT also provides a number of other refurbishment related services including High Pressure Water Blasting; Hydro Concrete Demolition; Fabrication, Vacuum Loading, Scaffolding and Encapsulation as well as Potholing and Trenching.

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and the company is highly disciplined on site with a zero harm policy at the forefront in all operational procedures.

The Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certiďŹ cation includes AUSJET Hydro blasting, NACE certiďŹ cation 1 & 2, advanced scaffolding and senior ďŹ rst aid. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s qualiďŹ cations are extremely broad and includes a construction industry white card, licence to perform high risk works, in conďŹ ned space or at heights. It holds a Maritime security identiďŹ cation card (MSIC); travel safely by boat (TSbB), coxswain and tropical basic offshore safety induction and emergency training (TBOSIET). The team at PCM Group NT includes certiďŹ ed coating inspectors to ensure that the highest standards are maintained in the protection of a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets.

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Tasports completes dredging in the Port of Devonport

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ASPORTS has completed the State’s largest maintenance dredging project in 10 years in the Port of Devonport.

The dredging project has been essential to restore and maintain safe navigational access for port customers including TT Line (Spirit of Tasmania), Searoad and Cement Australia.

Dredging within the Port has been necessary for over 100 years. The dredging is required to remove the material infilling the channel, swing basin and berths from naturally occurring river run off (the Mersey River) and coastal processes (including winter storms).

Since dredging commenced on 21 May 2015, more than 300,000 m3 of material, has been removed from the Port of Devonport comprising almost 150,000m3 of sand and cobble from the inner and outer entrance channel and 155,000m3 of silt and clay from the swing basin and berths.

Tasports has reached the targeted design depth which is expected to keep the port clear for navigation for many years to come.

Tasports received a Sea Disposal Permit from the Federal Department of the Environment in April 2015.

“A key part of the project was the implementation of the Adaptive Dredge Management Plan (ADMP) which reflects Tasports’ commitment to managing environmental risks associated with the disposal of dredged spoil”, says Tasports Chief Executive Officer, Paul Weedon.

“This monitoring program (which included specialist scientific equipment on the seabed) was maintained throughout the project with real time data provided on a number of parameters

including turbidity, salinity, water temperature, oxygen levels, tide and current, wind speed and the movement of silt in the water column.”

“The ADMP includes methods to monitor environmental risk and scalable dredging mitigation measures that can be used if required. The expertise and methodology demonstrated in this Plan are some of the key reasons why the Federal Department of the Environment provided Tasports with a permit to undertake the sea disposal activities related to the dredging.”

The monitoring results recorded throughout the project correlate closely with the forecast modelling which predicted extremely low volumes of turbidity and dredged material movement at the disposal site.

Tasports utilised the services of worldwide marine dredging contractor, Rhode Neilson, to undertake the work.

The chosen vessel, the Brage R recently completed similar dredging projects in the ports of Dampier and Newcastle.

“As anticipated the vessel’s size and maneuverability proved advantageous in dredging the port’s tighter berth pockets, particularly on Devonport West. Her pump configuration and pipe thickness was also successful in minimising noise emission, a key benefit for the surrounding community.”

Tasports has invested $6.7 million in this maintenance project.

“This investment ensures the safe access for over 800 ship calls per annum by Tasports’ key Devonport customers who contribute over $150 million per annum to Tasmania’s Gross State Product,” said Chief Executive Officer, Paul Weedon.

Tasports’ CEO Paul Weedon: • Maintenance dredging of the Mersey River at Devonport was completed in July. In total 375,000m3 of sediment was removed from the channel, shipping basin and berth pockets.

• The eight-week dredging program cost $6.7 million and was the state’s largest operation in 10 years.

• This will mean sustainable navigational access for port customers including TT Line, SeaRoad and Cement Australia. They can continue to use the Port without any impediments in terms of river depth of the channel or entrance.

• The dredge vessel, Brage R’s size and manoeuvrability was well suited to dredging the port’s tight berth pockets, particularly at Devonport West. Over the life of the project the pump configuration and pipe thickness was very successful in minimising noise emission for the surrounding community.

• A key part of the project was the implementation of the Adaptive Dredge Management Plan (ADMP) which reflects Tasports’ commitment to managing environmental risks associated with the disposal of dredged spoil.

• This monitoring program (which included specialist scientific equipment on the seabed) was maintained throughout the project with real time data provided on a number of parameters including turbidity, salinity, water temperature, oxygen levels, tide and current, wind speed and tidal movement of silt in the water column.

• The dredge, operated by Danish company Rhode Nielsen, started in late May. • Maintenance dredging within the Port has been necessary for over 100 years. It removes the material infill in the channel, swing basin and berths from naturally occurring river run off and coastal processes like winter storms.

• The material dredged was naturally occurring, clean sediment from river run off and coastal processes (including winter storms) infilling the channel, swing basin and berths.

• The targeted design depth has been reached and Tasports expects the depth to keep the port open for navigation for many years to come.

• The results recorded throughout the project correlate closely with the forecast modelling which predicted extremely low volumes of turbidity and dredged material movement at the disposal site.

All photos kindly supplied by Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd 2015

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Rohde Nielsen A/S operates worldwide as a general contractor as well as a subcontractor

Since our establishment in 1968 by captain Jens Rohde Nielsen, our performance has been a major driving force behind the development of: Beach Nourishment t Land Reclamation t Port Development t Maintenance Capital Dredging t Filling of Caissons t Sand and Gravel t Offshore trenching and backďŹ lling

The investment in training and technology enables us to provide and develop technical and financial attractive solutions to our clients.

Rohde Nielsen A/S operates worldwide as a marine dredging contractor. We have executed Projects from Greenland in the North to Cape Town in the South, and from our subsidiaries in Hong Kong in the East to Panama in the West. We run a modern fleet of 39 specially built and highly manoeuvrable vessels. With their shallow draught these vessels are capable of working close to the shore.

For more information please contact: RN Dredging Pty Ltd, Unit C302/19 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone + 61 (02) 4927 5661 t 'BY 61 (02) 4927 5661 Email: BENJO!SO ESFEHJOH DPN BV t Web: www.rohde-nielsen.com

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Konecranes C-Series Lift Trucks Reach New Heights

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S exclusive agents for Konecranes lift trucks, it’s understandable that the team at United Forklift and Access Solutions are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Konecranes C-Series. After all, this is a range of lift trucks featuring the latest in on-board lifting technology and the kind of user friendly cabin comfort that is second to none.

Due to arrive on our shores early in 2016 Konecranes C-Series of lift trucks will take productivity, safety and efficiency to a level unseen before.

Mark Versaci, Marketing and CRM Administrator for United Forklift and Access Solutions welcomes the new addition to the company’s range of products and not just because the C-Series represents a generational change.

“There’s no doubt that the new C-Series is a game changer but from our perspective Konecranes lift trucks also provide our product range with a huge advantage which will benefit our customers.

“It’s important to understand that we are not just about simply selling trucks. Our focus is on sourcing products that will provide more efficient and cost effective solutions for our customers and the Konecranes C-Series ticks all the right boxes. We believe that the CSeries will boost productivity and provide far more value for money wherever they are in use whether on the dockside, railyard or employed in any lifting environment.”

Konecranes is a world leader in the design and manufacture of cranes and lift trucks with its products in use around the globe. The company recently celebrated the 5000th lift truck to rolloff the production line, an achievement that confirms the company’s domination of this sector on the international stage. The new CSeries launched in Europe last year spans the entire Konecranes’ range of lift trucks including 10 - 65 tonne forklifts, container lift trucks and reach stackers.

The features and technology incorporated into the C-Series are staggering to say the least.

Anyone who operates these trucks will surely feel right at home in a cabin designed for sheer ‘at work’ comfort, supported by a range of user friendly controls combined with advanced technology and a monitoring system that will ensure that productivity is the winner.

A CABIN DESIGNED FOR COMFORT AND INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY When you step inside the Generation C Cabin – OPTIMA, you are greeted with an expanse of ‘best-in-class’ cabin space. The view of the world outside is complimented by superior visibility due to very large, lowered windows with no corner posts. Overhead is a slim but very strong roof cross member and curved panels are a design feature.

Safety first overrides the design of the C-series and the driver’s sightlines are unobstructed to allow excellent visibility to key working areas which are clear both in front, to the sides, and to the rear.

A more ergonomic layout with integrated seat-mounted controls means that you work in functional comfort with more space provided for foot pedal operation. Instrumentation has been moved from the driver’s left side to his right and above his seat, where it is conveniently accessible.

The interior of the OPTIMA cabin can be customised to suit your exact operational needs. Apart from positioning the driver’s seat, which features compressor suspension for extra comfort and support, you can select miniwheel steering, lever steering and prioritise the instrumentation that you need. United Forklifts can also install extra equipment should it be required within the instrumentation panel.

Electronic joystick control is available as standard with auto accelerator/power control (Reach Stackers and Container Lift Trucks).

The lifting levers offer super-smooth and effortless touch control at every point of a handling operation (Forklifts).

While at work driver comfort is assured by an efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation and air condition) system which offers a 50% overall capacity improvement on previous models.

Konecranes has gone that little bit further with the C-Series and includes a unique tyre saving technology across its entire range. The technology uses a drive axle with independent drive of all four wheels, extending tyre life by up to three times the average.

TOUCH SCREEN MONITORING FOR EFFICENT OPERATION

REMOTE MONITORING PROVIDES OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT

The cabin also features the industry’s first 7” touch screen colour display which provides full truck monitoring including eco-drive, fuel management and a personal driver login. The touch screen monitor also supports an optional integrated rear-view camera and tyre pressure monitoring.

The C-Series is highly intelligent and sophisticated. The complete range of lift trucks features an Electronic Machine Control system (ECM). This is a management system that incorporates a comprehensive list of monitoring functions designed to assist in maximising productivity through the efficiency of vehicle and operator performance.

Konecranes TRUCONNECT® remote monitoring software is also included in the new C series lift trucks. TRUCONNECT enables a fleet operator to track the welfare and usage of each lift truck through a remote connection.

The system monitors everything from fuel consumption and travelling, to utility work and critical safety events.

The remote controlled system enhances the safety of operations with new features such as tyre pressure monitoring and shock sensors that track impacts and shocks. In addition, the system continuously surveys the cleanliness of the hydraulic oil for optimal reliability and maintenance management. Any cause for alarm picked up by TRUECONNECT will be sent instantly to the operator via SMS and e-mail.

TRUCONNECT® also provides the operator with an online view and periodic PDF reports that illustrate the actual use of your lift trucks.

This function is ideal when determining a schedule for lift truck maintenance and allows the fleet operator to maximise the operations of the lift truck fleet and through better fleet management, to minimise any lift truck downtime due to service requirements.

TRUCONNECT® reports include: • Safety alerts • Machine status • Average fuel consumption and fuel consumption per lifted load • Total fuel consumption • Traveling distance • Average traveling speed • Load spectrum • Total load lifted • Tire pressure monitoring • Collision sensors and cleanliness of hydraulic oil.

A POWER UNIT WITH INCREASED ECONOMY AND LOWER EMISSIONS The C series is powered by a far more economic engine and the environment is the

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winner. The new engine will save up to 6% in fuel consumption over stage IIIB and it conforms to current emission legislation up to EU Stage IV and EPA Tier 4f. All engines can be supplied with a start/stop function to further reduce fuel consumption, typically between 5 - 15%.

The service interval on the new engines has been doubled to 1,000 hours. The benefit to operators is that the engine service is now aligned with the standard service interval of the lift truck which will provide further operational cost savings and increased uptime.

KONECRANES C-SERIES MAKES PRODUCTIVITY THE WINNER There is much more that could be said about the features designed to reduce operational costs and to increase productivity which are incorporated in the Konecranes C-Series range of forklifts, container lift trucks and reach stackers. There’s no doubt that the new C-Series warrants a closer look and for more information visit; www.unitedequipment.com.au or contact United Forklift and Access Solutions on:

131 607

SMART AND EFFICIENT IN EVERY LIFT TRUCK KONECRANES NEW GENERATION C-SERIES LIFT TRUCKS The all new C-Series lift trucks includes a completely new driver’s cabin with first-in-class features to enhance safety, comfort and productivity.

The C-Series spans the entire Konecranes product range of lift trucks including 10-65 tonne forklifts, container lift trucks and reach stackers. The latest features include the new EU stage 4 / EPA 4f engines which offer lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions and more power. Other intelligent features include the Electronic Machine Control system (EMC Master) which allows full truck monitoring, ECO-drive and fuel management, productivity counter management and much more. The new C-Series lift truck leads the way in smart design for both the operator and lift truck increasing efficiency, productivity and safety whilst minimising life costs.

Optima Cabin enhances spaciousness and visibility

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Eastland Port’s health and safety initiative replicated by others

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health and safety induction process for truck drivers using the trailer hoist at Eastland Port has received the ultimate compliment – after seeing the port’s online video, Wellington’s CentrePort plans to develop a similar video to add their safety system.

The chief executive of Eastland Group which owns the port, Matt Todd, says a company-wide focus on improving health and safety led to the innovative video.

“Our aim is to make sure that everyone on every Eastland Group site is safe. That means anyone using the port needs to be aware of the hazards and risks in the area, and how to

operate equipment properly. We were looking for more effective ways to allow a number of people to understand the safety procedures, without having to take them wandering around the actual site.”

The trailer hoist video was shot using a drone, and features a driver demonstrating safe use of the hoist. Mr Todd said all truck drivers wanting to use the hoist at Eastland Port must watch the video online, then complete a multichoice questionnaire. Drivers who receive a hundred percent pass rate are then issued a Dallas tag which electronically unlocks access to the trailer hoist.

“To date we’ve had a fantastic response from the drivers themselves, and from the companies which employ them,” said Mr Todd.

“It’s nice that CentrePort like this enough to do their own version and we’re happy to share the script and questionnaire we developed.

It’s essential that industries work together to improve the safety of those that are at risk, but our primary focus is on reducing the potential for accidents for those that use our hoist.”

Mr Todd thanked Pacific Haulage for their help in making the video.

He added Eastland Group was close to implementing electronic health and safety inductions for Eastland Port’s entire site, and also for its geothermal plant near Kawerau.

Video inductions for the company’s debarking operations in Gisborne and Northland were also under consideration.

As a further commitment to health and safety, Eastland Port is hosting a trailer hoist safety day on Friday 4 September. The company will give demonstrations of the equipment, answer questions and provide a barbecue for various companies involved in the forestry industry. Mr Todd said he hoped the event would become a regular one.

To watch the trailer hoist video go to: http://tinyurl.com/port-trailerhoist Below: Overview of the lower log yard.

The trucks in the centre of the photo are lining up to use the trailer hoist

GPC to cease coal operations at Barney Point Terminal in 2016

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ROM August 2016, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) will cease coal operations at its Barney Point Terminal, with the transfer of existing coal to RG Tanna Coal Terminal (RGTCT) and Wiggins Island Coal Terminal (WICT).

The closure is in line with GPC’s 50 Year Strategic Plan, and will enable operations at Barney Point to focus on other dry bulk and possible new trade opportunities.

It is envisaged that several products, such as calcite and woodchip, will be transferred from GPC’s Auckland Point facilities to the Barney Point Terminal. Following the removal of coal from Barney Point Terminal, a transition period will be in place to enable the site to be cleaned and prepared prior to the introduction of new products.

The corporation is also investigating the option of importing and exporting petroleum products through Barney Point, and will continue to keep the community updated about future trade opportunities at Barney Point through its newsletters and local media.

GPC is pleased to confirm that the closure will not impact permanent employee numbers due to port growth, new trade opportunities and the continued high utilisation of RG Tanna Coal Terminal.

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Chief Executive Officer, Craig Doyle said the closure of coal operations at Barney Point Terminal is a positive and progressive step for GPC, as the corporation consolidates its management of coal.

“Managing the impact of our operations on the community is a critical task for GPC, as is ensuring the sustainability of our facilities.

“The transfer of coal to RGTCT and WICT will provide mutual benefit for both GPC, our customers and the community,” Mr Doyle said.

Above: Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Barney Point Coal Terminal and Wharf

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ORROSION & PREVENTION 2015 (C&P2015), the annual Conference and Exhibition of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will be held in Adelaide - the internationally regarded food and wine capital of South Australia, between 15 – 18 November. The conference brings together industry experts, academics and representatives of large commercial organisations. The conference features a program of plenary speakers and presentations under a range of industry streams and is expected to attract approx. 450-550 delegates. C&P2015 also features an extensive exhibition of key industry suppliers.

Oil & Gas (O&G) companies invest large sums of money in the design, construction and operation of pipelines, processing facilities and support infrastructure. Corrosion will affect this at varying rates over time, depending on the material used, the types of corrosive agents in the environment and the physical processes and mechanisms involved. The economic impact of corrosion and it’s degradation of materials represents an annual cost of many millions of dollars to the industry.

In order to promote a better understanding of corrosion and its mitigation in this industry the ACA will be highlighting the importance to the O&G industry with technical papers from a cross-section of the industry highlighting how costly corrosion can be for the sector. A focus of this will be the ACA Petroleum Chemicals and Processing Industries Technical Group’s annual forum, discussing ‘Corrosion Under Insulation’ to be held on Tuesday 17 November.

MCM - Perfectly Placed for the Journey Ahead T HERE’s no doubt that Marine and Civil Maintenance Pty Ltd (MCM) under the guidance of Alan Bird has left its ‘small business’ stature in the distant past. Since its launch in 2001, MCM has always been a dynamic performer, consistently punching above its weight.

On the one hand MCM is regarded as a market leader in providing cathodic protection systems but such a justified compliment would be to underestimate its broad operational reach.

MCM is a specialist engineering organisation held in high regard throughout Australia, due not least to its capacity to provide turnkey solutions related to all areas of infrastructure repair and protection.

The highly qualified MCM team has accrued an impressive list of award winning project achievements with a capability that is far reaching; from concrete repair, cathodic protection, electro-chemical treatment and protective coatings to pile maintenance, structural strengthening, building facades, underwater works, access systems and civil works. The company’s comprehensive project management capability governs the delivery of each stage of every project to ensure quality control.

Such is the demand for MCM services that the company will shortly move into new and bigger premises to ensure that its headquarters is logistically secure and ‘project prepared’ for the journey ahead.

Recently appointed National Operations Manager Chris Muir is highly experienced in construction management and is clearly excited about the company’s future.

“I’m extremely fortunate to be joining MCM at a time when the company is ideally positioned for growth with a highly qualified and talented in-house team. They are our most valued asset which, along with our training programmes, ensures that we can continue to maximise the whole of life benefits for our clients through quality control, experience and innovation.

Blane McGuiness heads up our comprehensive engineering and design team and with that kind of expertise along with a significant depth of skill throughout our workforce, we are in an enviable position. It’s an exciting time and it’s easy to be confident about the future in the knowledge that every challenge will simply be another opportunity to excel.”

MCM has an excellent track record as a provider of quality solutions with many of its projects recognised by industry for excellence including; Swansea Bridge, NSW – Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards 2010 Brooks Creek & Fairy Creek Bridges, NSW – Australasian Concrete Repair Association (ACRA) Award for Excellence 2012 Cape Don Lighthouse, NT - ACRA Award for Excellence 2014 To learn more about Marine and Civil Maintenance visit: www.marineandcivil.com.au

C&P2015 will also highlight the importance of corrosion prevention for Asset Integrity Management in terms of design, operation and repair. Asset and facility management and maintenance professionals will benefit from opportunities to hear presentations by and speak with, corrosion specialists from a number of disciplines at the Asset Management forum on Monday 16 November.

Also during the conference, the ACA will host an Introductory Corrosion seminar on Tuesday 17 November. This has been designed for both engineers wanting a refresher and those new to the industry The seminar will cover the basic principles of many types corrosion and the methods to control them. Other topics include; investigating Protective Coatings & Cathodic Protection technology.

The keynote address of every C&P Conference since 1951 has been the P F Thomson Memorial Lecture. This year it will be delivered by Dr Robert Francis covering the latest research into galvanic corrosion. The lecture is named in honour of Percival Faraday Thomson, who is recognised as Australasia’s

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The concurrent trade exhibition is an adjunct to the technical program and will allow attendees to see the latest equipment and products available to the industry and the vast array of social events provide networking opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors, partners and attendees.

For registration details and the conference program, please go to: http://www. acaconference.com.au The ACA was formed in 1955 and represents companies, organisations and individuals involved in the fight against corrosion and promotes cooperation between academic, industrial, commercial and governmental bodies. The industry association is a not-forprofit, membership Association which provides training, seminars, conferences, publications and other activities to disseminate information about corrosion and its prevention or control.

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$55 million upgrade of berth 4 at Townsville Port to boost capacity and efficiency T

HE Queensland Government recently confirmed a $55 million investment by Port of Townsville Limited (POTL) to upgrade berth and landside infrastructure in the inner harbour; creating much-needed future cargo capacity and improved efficiencies.

The Port of Townsville is a vital and strategic trading port for North Queensland and is Northern Australia’s largest general cargo and container port.

The project will create around 100 jobs during the construction phase and allow the Port of Townsville to be a more efficient and competitive operator on the world stage.

The upgrade and redevelopment of Berth 4 will facilitate access for larger vessels, create a landside cargo handling area, and improve intermodal transfer (of cargo) to both road and rail.

On completion of the upgrade, Berth 4 will able to receive Panamax-size 4,500 twenty foot equivalent unit (TEU) vessels, improving the efficiency of container handling operations.

The project will double the capacity of Berth 4, allowing an additional two million tonnes of product per annum, and deliver a 20% increase on current total port tonnage throughput.

This latest investment follows a recently completed $170 million program by the port to upgrade Berths 8 and 10 in the inner harbour, as well as $40 million of private sector investment by the port’s two major stevedoring companies, Northern Stevedoring Services and Townsville Bulk Storage and Handling, of more than $40 million into warehousing, cargo storage areas, terminal upgrades and harbour cranes.

Port of Townsville Limited Chief Executive Officer Ranee Crosby said that Townsville aimed to be an efficient and competitive container and general cargo port and the transport link for agriculture and resources commodities from Northern Australia to Asian markets.“This latest investment is part of a program of works that will put Townsville on the map to deliver frequent and direct services to international markets, providing our customers with reliable and efficient infrastructure to handle their cargo,” she said.

Above: Berth 4, Port of Townsville It is anticipated that works will commence in early 2016, with the new upgraded facility expected to commence operations late 2017.

Quick Facts: Port of Townsville • 150 years of operation – since 1864 o Handled 10 million tonnes of more than 30 different commodity types last year o Trade valued at more than $8 billion each year o Services 241 ports in 42 countries

o Supports 10,000 direct and indirect jobs

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• In 2014-2015 the port handled 62,299 TEU’s; a 6% increase on the previous financial year. Containerised trade has experienced consecutive growth since 2006-2007.

• Approximately 800,000 tonnes of product is currently handled at Berth 4 with trade revenue of approximately $5 million per year (8% of total trade revenue).

• Townsville is Australia’s largest sugar export port and also Australia’s second largest live cattle export port, with 305,779 head of cattle exported in 2014-2015, a 51% increase on the previous year historical record of 201,810 head.

• The berth is predominantly used for cement imports (60%) via a dedicated pipeline to an off-berth storage facility and general cargo (10%).

Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal’s new ship-to-shore cranes acknowledged at South Australian Awards

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LINDERS Adelaide Container Terminal and Jacobs received a High Commendation in Construction & Engineering for Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal’s ship-to-shore cranes at this year’s South Australian Project Management Achievement Awards.

The $24 million project to procure, commission and launch the post-Panamax cranes was acknowledged at the prestigious event, which was held at ‘Gallery on Waymouth’ in Adelaide on 2 September.

“It’s a special honour for Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal to be recognised with Jacobs at State level on this complex project.

This achievement endorses the high standards and commitment of the team, who delivered the project on time and under budget,” said Steve Cox, General Manager at Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal.

After rigorous supplier evaluations, which Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal engaged Jacobs to assist with, orders for the cranes were placed with Liebherr in January 2014.

Twelve months later, the cranes arrived in Port Adelaide and underwent a detailed assembly

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process between February and May this year to prepare them for active service.

Now fully commissioned, the cranes which weigh 950 tonnes each, create a new landmark on the State capital’s skyline. Sixty-five metres high and capable of reaching heights of 105 metres with the boom raised, the cranes extend one metre higher than Telstra House, Adelaide’s second tallest building.

Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal already has one post-Panamax and one Panamax crane, so the new post-Panamax cranes boost the Terminal’s fleet of cranes to four.

“These new cranes are extremely efficient, and also have a number of innovative safety features which are improving the wellbeing and productivity of our workforce. We are already seeing a significant step-up in crane productivity rates, which are now over 15% higher compared to early this year,” said Mr Cox.

From left to right, Gary Finch, Jacobs, Beatrice Magner, Jacobs, Robert Cebulski, Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal and Anthony Wood, AIPM SA Project Management Achievement Awards Ceremony 2 September 2015, Photo by Adrian Katic, Fotografija

Precision Hydrographic Services successful tenderer for Pilbara Ports Authority Hydrographic Survey Contract Precision Hydrographic Services successful in PPA tender for complete hydrographic surveying services throughout its West Australian ports PHS is an Australian owned company operating worldwide and its personnel have over 45 years of combined hydrographic surveying and project management experience.

PHS provide specialist hydrographic surveying services for navigational safety, nautical charting, coastal zone management, dredging operations, habitat mapping and related activities.

The PHS team include experienced hydrographic surveyors with three key personnel who are certified at Level 1 by the Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel (AHSCP). This enables PHS to provide a complete hydrographic survey service to the port one which is conducted and approved by a level 1 surveyor, providing the PPA with complete confidence in the surveys used for navigational safety within their ports.

PPA is responsible for the safe and efficient shipping within its waters and the overall planning and development responsibility for port lands.

PPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area of responsibility stretches from the Port of Ashburton near Onslow in the

south, to the Port of Dampier, to the Port of Port Hedland in the north, and includes the future Ports of Anketell, Balla Balla and Cape Preston East. PPA incorporates the largest bulk export tonnage ports in the world focused on the export of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich mineral resources, as well as world class oil and gas operations. In the 2013/14 financial year, the total exports for the Port of Port Hedland was in excess of 372 million tonnes.

PHS was chosen from a field of high-quality hydrographic survey service companies to deliver the campaign in West Australian ports over the next year.

PHS Managing Director, Mr Neil Hewitt says,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a significant achievement for our PHS team, and will underpin the ongoing growth of the business in this challenging economic climate. I believe we have been selected due to our ongoing commitment to professionalism, quality and the reliable service we continue to provide to our clients. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a greater understanding of the environment in which they operate in.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; turns 1!

As we approach our first birthday since rebranding, we take a moment to reflect on the busy year we have had. A key part of our transition process was developing a set of company values. We established five clear and distinct values that spoke to the ethos we were trying to create, and now our personnel are constantly embedding these values into how we act and make decisions, with and for our clients. This is paramount in enabling us to build a better, long-term successful business.

Check out our infographic showcasing PHS achievements over the past 12 months.

PPA Contract The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) have formally announced PHS was successful in its tender for complete hydrographic surveying services throughout its West Australian ports. The services will comprise of high resolution multibeam surveys for dredging and navigational safety, along with the ongoing maintenance of their tidal and metocean infrastructure.

PHS welcomes Jennifer Brindle!

For the last five years, Jennifer has been based in Dubai working for a marine survey and geotechnical services company.

During this time she has had various roles including Base Surveyor, Project Manager, Offshore Hydrographic Surveyor and IMS Coordinator. This has provided Jennifer with extensive experience in all aspects of executing hydrographic survey projects.

Jennifer is keen to utilise her current skill set and looks forward to spending more time out of the office and in the field.

PHS welcomes Lachlan McNie! Lachlan is an enthusiastic and recent graduate of Bachelor of Surveying from the University of Otago. Lachlanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience is predominately in hydrographic LIDAR and hyperspectral work, although he is passionate about developing his skill set in hydrographic surveying. Lachlanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future goal is to become a Level 1 hydrographic surveyor.

PHS is an experienced consultancy and hydrographic surveying service specialising in

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Patrick’s new crane commissioned

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new $13 million ship-to-shore crane was officially commissioned at Patrick’s Brisbane Terminal recentlyin front of a private audience consisting of maritime professionals and port staff.

Increasing demand from customers for export services has led Patrick to commission the brand new ship-to-shore crane which augments the company’s existing fleet to five.

The crane which has an outreach of 50metres with a lifting capacity of 75 tonnes, lifts containers in both single and twin lift mode and, is faster in terms of its hoist and cross travel speeds.

Terminal Manager Matt Hollamby said: “The acquisition of this new machinery is further testament to Patrick’s commitment to vigorously contest the market with the highest quality equipment.

“We expect to make significant productivity gains with this new crane. It will join a fleet of

existing ZPMC cranes and will deliver efficient supply chains for importers and exporters.

“This investment is a demonstration of Patrick’s commitment to the Port of Brisbane and represents the continuation of a development program aimed to serve the needs of our customers for years to come,” he added further.

The crane was manufactured in Ireland by German company Liebherr, one of the world’s leading crane manufacturers and delivered in parts to Patrick’s Brisbane Autostrad Terminal in February.

Close to 200 individual lifts were required to bring the parts ashore – everything from small packing cases to the machinery house.

In addition to the new crane, Patrick also commissioned four additional automated straddle machines or AutoStrads to support the crane bringing its fleet total to five ship-toshore gantry cranes and 31 Autostrads in the Brisbane operations.

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HE Port of Brisbane has joined forces with the University of Queensland for a $2 million research project to develop new port-related engineering solutions.

The three-year Port of Brisbane project is one of the first ventures by UQ’s Australian Institute for Business and Economics, set up last year as a new model for university-business research collaboration.

Institute Director Paul Gollan said UQ School of Civil Engineering research teams would focus on channel deepening, land reclamation and other port activities.

“Through the institute, private industry can access the in-depth knowledge of hundreds of UQ researchers,” Professor Gollan said.

“The institute focuses on using UQ’s expertise to tackle practical problems and come up with workable solutions for industry.

“Under this new venture, the University and the Port of Brisbane will each provide $1 million to improve Queensland’s research and development of port-related technology.”

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd Interim Chief Executive Officer Darryl Mutzelburg said the partnership with UQ created an ideal fusion between industry and research that would deliver significant benefits to the port.

“As a world-class infrastructure asset, the Port of Brisbane is continually growing, and we are always seeking practical and sustainable solutions to help build capacity in the most efficient and sustainable manner,” Mr Mutzelburg said.

“The Port of Brisbane will work with UQ to undertake innovative research and development into the port’s land reclamation and shipping channel optimisation strategies.

“UQ’s first-class research and engineering capabilities will complement our in-house expertise, resulting in valuable collaboration on a range of strategic projects.

“I’m confident the work undertaken throughout the partnership will deliver results that will help future-proof the Port of Brisbane as the state’s economic engine.”

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IMBERLEY Ports Authority (KPA) has appointed York Civil Pty Ltd (York Civil) to carry out a significant renovation of the Port of Broome wharf.

Design works have commenced, with construction expected to begin in late 2015.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

The works will be carried out in a way which minimises the impact on port services.

The Wharf Extension of Life Project (Project) will significantly extend the operating life of the original wharf which was constructed in the 1960s.

The Project is funded through the State Government. KPA’s Chairman Mr Laurie Shervington states, “KPA is very grateful to the State of Western Australia and in particular the Department of Transport and Minister for Transport, Hon Dean Nalder for providing the $24.15 M in funding for the Project. The funding will allow KPA to continue to facilitate trade through the Kimberley benefitting the people of Western Australia and port users.”

KPA has appointed Australian engineering and construction company, York Civil, to deliver the design and construct upgrade to the Port of Broome wharf which will provide additional structural capacity and an extended working life.

The Port of Broome is the principal deepwater port servicing the Kimberly region. The port is a critical logistics node and makes a significant contribution to maintaining and growing the Kimberley economy.

York Civil has a long history of undertaking similar marine works at ports across Australia and, in collaboration with KPA, has developed an approach which avoids closure of the wharf thus minimising the impact on vital operations that support the region.

“The wharf is an integral part of the Kimberley economy,” said KPA CEO Kevin Schellack, “consequently it was important that the design and construction methodology

selected, minimises interruption to port users.

York Civil’s proposal should allow KPA to achieve this goal.”

York Civil’s WA State Manager, Dallas Keane, says the company has undertaken similar works on operational ports and wharves in the past.

“We understand the importance of maintaining operations as much as possible, so we will be consulting regularly with KPA so that they can keep port users informed and, wherever possible, work together to find opportunities to minimise impact on port operations.”

Mr Keane also says that York Civil aims to resource various aspects of the works, using local labour, services and contractors.

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