Crane boom over bulk carrier

Project Summary

During the loading of scrap metal, the close passage of an outbound container vessel caused the 32,000 t DWT bulk carrier African Shark to suddenly start an oscillating movement along the quay side. This movement caused one of the vessel crane booms to momentarily come in contact with the overhead boom of the shore crane, resulting - as it turned out - in some minor paint damage to the lower cord of the shore crane boom. Argonautics Marine Engineering was called in for an independent survey of the crane.      

Scope of Work

The project scope included:

• Survey crane boom for damage due to contact with vessel crane;

• Investigate the incident and determine the root cause;

• Provide a comprehensive survey report.