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CASE STUDY: Port Lifting and Abnormal Load Escort at Invergordon
IDI Services Supports AMS Global with Ship Loading at the Port of Invergordon
Client Profile
AMS Global provides marine and offshore equipment and logistics services. At the Port of Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth, AMS Global was loading large yellow subsea structures, including ballast frames and folding deflector assemblies, into the hold of a cargo vessel for shipment.
The Challenge
Loading oversized subsea equipment at a busy port called for close coordination:
- Ballast frames and deflector assemblies were large, awkwardly shaped and heavy
- Each item had to be moved by road from storage to the quayside as an abnormal load
- Items had to be lowered into the ship's hold and stowed tightly alongside one another
- The quayside remained active with other vessels, including cruise ships
- Work had to fit the vessel's loading schedule
The Solution
IDI Services designed a comprehensive approach using our specialist equipment and expertise:
Phase 1: Planning
- Agreed the loading sequence and stowage plan with AMS Global and the vessel crew
- Planned road movements and escort requirements for each abnormal load
Phase 2: Escorted Road Moves
- IDI Services' abnormal load escort vehicles accompanied each heavy haulage trailer from the laydown area to the quay
- Managed other port traffic to keep routes clear and safe
Phase 3: Lifting into the Hold
- Loads were lifted from the trailers by mobile crane at the quayside
- Tag lines and banksmen guided each item down into the hold
- Items were landed on timber dunnage for stowage and sea-fastening
Phase 4: Completion
- All structures loaded and secured for the voyage
- Quayside cleared and handed back to the port
The Results
The project was completed with excellent outcomes:
- All subsea structures delivered and loaded safely
- Abnormal load movements completed without incident
- Vessel loaded to schedule
- Close coordination between haulier, crane operator, vessel and port
The IDI Advantage
This project shows how IDI Services brings together lifting knowledge and abnormal load escort expertise to give clients a joined-up service at the port.
For marine, port and abnormal load support, contact IDI Services today.
