From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m 10s
Mumbai Port Moves Heavy Cargo
Mumbai Port handles three massive industrial packages for UAE export.
In brief
Mumbai Port handles three massive industrial packages for UAE export. Mumbai Port successfully moved three heavy industrial cargo packages to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company using specialized barge operations. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Mumbai Port handles heavy cargo
Mumbai Port Authority handled three exceptionally heavy over-dimensional cargo packages through specialised Ro-Ro operations on Friday.
Three heavy packages moved
The packages weighed a total of 1,452 MT and were transported by barge from Dahej, Gujarat to Mumbai Port for export to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Package details
The packages included a PG Cooler weighing 718 MT, a Riser and Downcomer weighing 502 MT, and a Steam Drum weighing 232 MT.
Special handling needed
Due to their exceptional weight and dimensions, the packages could not be discharged using conventional ship gear or shore cranes.
Specialised roll-off method
Mumbai Port used a specialised barge roll-off method to safely move the packages from the barge to the wharf using hydraulic puller trailers.
Key advantage
The port's lock gate provided stable water conditions and a berth for safe transfer of the heavy cargo packages.
At a glance
Mumbai Port successfully moved three heavy industrial cargo packages to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company using specialized barge operations.
