2016 STS - Roy Emmert: Partnering with Ports
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Partnering With Ports
• The United States is served by some 360 commercial ports, of which more than 150 are deep draft facilities (according to the USCG)
• Safe and successful project completion requires great communication and coordination between all stake holders (Port Authority / Shipping Line / Client / Marine Surveyor / Stevedores / and possibly union representatives)
Entry into Port Facilities requires personnel to hold TWIC cards or escort arrangements must be worked out while operating in the MARSEC area
Know who to contact at the Port if you need assistance
Key Planning Items:
• Determine which mode of transportation is best suited (Road / Barge / Rail)
• Load and Stow Plans
• Where and When will the cargo be ready
• Prepare an Engineered Lift Plan
• Verify that heavy lift operators have the proper certification and training
• Verify that all lifting gear is of adequate capacity and has current certifications
• Where will the transport equipment be staged during loading / unloading
Key Planning Items:
• Lift and set by Ships Crane / Dock Crane / Mobile Crane / Floating Crane / RORO Operation
• Verify adequate infrastructure strengths for the loads that will be placed on them while loading or unloading transport equipment (dock / pilings / pier caps)
• Pre-Planning meetings, with all stake holders present, may reveal issues that could have been overlooked during the initial load planning phase
Key Planning Items:
Accurate cargo drawing that includes all dimensions, weights, CG and any protrusions
Plan for the unexpected and have a back-up plan
Challenges
• Dock Loading – Make sure transporter will meet requirements for ground loading on port structures
• Is the vessel on time or will there be an arrival delay which will impact the project
Rail Capabilities – Ship Side or loaded to a trailer and transport to
rail siding
Know your contract terms
Will the staging material be pre-installed?
Do you have your Loading / Unloading Plan Completed?
• Direct Discharge of Cargo to Rail / Barge/ Road Transporter
• Know the crane lift capacity
• Is the rigging planned and sourced?
Is there a tandem lift required?
Staging for later movement
After loading, make sure all securements are in place before moving
Inspection and sign off of the cargo. Is there any cargo damage?
Will the transporter be able to maneuver through the port during its exit or will obstacles need to be relocated temporarily?
Do you have all necessary paperwork in order before trying to leave the port?
Thorough Planning leads to successful projects while working at Ports
Thank You