Spreader beams from Modulift have been used to remove a drydock gate, which dates back to World War II, in Brisbane, Australia.
East Coast Cranes and Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift and Shift opted for spreader beams from UK-based lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift. A MOD 400 and two MOD 250 spreader beams in a one-over-two rig configuration, were used to lift the 308-tonne dry dock gate.
The drydock was key in repairing warships and serving submarines during WWII. Following the war, it was used for shipbuilding and infrastructure projects.
Measuring 37 m in width and 14 m in height (with 10 m submerged), the gate had no original lifting points or precise weight specifications. It also had around 180 tonnes of water as ballast and was located beneath Brisbane Airport’s flight path.
Modulift’s MOD 400 was deployed at a 16 m span, with the two MOD 250 beams working at 4 m spans each.
“Seeing our spreader beams used in projects of this scale and historical importance highlights the global trust in our engineering solutions. Customers across the globe can access the MOD system quickly for critical heavy lifts like this,” said Sarah Spivey, managing director at Modulift.
Last month, HLPFI reported that Modulift spreader beams were used to lift a 150-tonne boat at a port in Qatar.
