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13 CRANE

February 2017 | Taiwan – Japan
A FACTS IUK
true giant had to be shipped from Taiwan to Japan. With
650 tons being a comparatively lightweight, the sheer
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dimensions of this crane are much more impressive. It has
a height of 56.2 metres and comes with a beam length of 78.2 me- Vessel MV Lone, Type 183
tres. The overhang to both sides of the vessel provides a grateful (2 × 1000 t cranes)
subject for dramatic impressions. Cargo Container Crane

But these impressive dimensions make the crane a sensitive structure. Weight 650 t
The bogies are some of the weakest points of the crane. They aren’t de- Dimensions 78.2 × 27.4 × 56.2 m
signed for high acceleration forces. So to prevent them from excessive
loads during sea transport we strengthened them with structural steel POL Kaohsiung, Taiwan
section bracings. Lifting the crane was another challenge. The center of POD Nagasaki, Japan
gravity was located at a high level. In addition the bogies were rotated
90 degrees to get them in line with the transport rail on deck of MV Lone. Specials Overhang 37 m
Overcoming challenging weather conditions, the crane was delivered starboard side,
21 m portside
safely to its destination in Nagasaki, Japan. D