Transporting 60-ton thrusters for an oil rig thousands of kilometres and delivering them at the exact moment they are needed gives a whole new meaning to the term “just-in-time delivery”.
That’s where we come in. Here at Vertraco, we are experts at shipping the heaviest cargo from A to B without incurring any delay.
We recently delivered eight 60-ton thrusters from the Rotterdam port to an oil rig in Curaçao. It was a complex, multi-step project that required just-in-time delivery.
Our first challenge was to load and secure the thrusters, which required two cranes and careful securing. It was necessary to consider the exceptional weight of the cargo and to account for the weight being focused onto a small portion of the vessels’ deck.
Once secured, our vessel the MV Beautriton completed the first step of the journey, crossing the Atlantic from Rotterdam to Willemstad, Curaçao.
Upon arrival, MV Beautriton was met by a barge that would carry the trusters up the estuary to the oil rig. The heavy cargo was smoothly discharged onto the barge, which headed off up the estuary and delivered the thrusters to the rig right on time.
Demanding projects such as these are regular business for us. We’re experienced with moving all sorts of cargo, of every weight, shape, and size.
And now, with the addition of our new state-of-the-art vessel, the Vertom Joy, we’re capable of moving even more.
The Vertom Joy is equipped with onboard cranes capable of lifting a combined weight of up to 150 tonnes. This makes it possible for us to collect and deliver extremely heavy cargo without needing to rely on onshore lifting facilities.
If you need heavy cargo to arrive on time, we’re the partner you need. With a proven track record and years of experience, we’re ready to handle any cargo you need shipped.
Contact us today to discuss your needs and to find out how we can help. We’re looking forward to your call.