Review nr 1. 2003 - TTS Group ASA

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10 TTS Review June 2003 TTS wins side loading contract for Spliethoff’s Polish newbuildings The signature product from Bergen-based TTS Ships Equipment AS is side loading systems for ships, technology which the company has a long track-record in.The system is particularly of benefit to reefer ship operations, pulp/paper carriers and coastal passenger/cargo ships and fishing trawlers. Following on from the delivery of the two 15,890dwt Taiwanese-built reefers Lombok Strait and Luzon Strait to Holland’s Seatrade Reefer Chartering by China Shipbuilding Corp (CSBC),TTS Ships Equipment AS in Bergen, Norway has secured another important contract for the design and delivery of side loading systems. The Taiwanese-built vessels, delivered towards the end of last year, are currently operating on the Dutch owner’s reefer fruit service from New Zealand to Northern Europe/UK. Each vessel has a capacity for 626,011ft2 F ,providing underdeck capacity for about 5,750 standard fruit pallets.Two 45 tonne capacity deck cranes are provided.They can also carry 440 TEU or 220 FEU on deck as well as 650 standard cars. Cargo holds are accessed via a TTS designed side-loading system, comprising four side doors each equipped with 12 tonne capacity pallet lifts.The side loading system allows for totally weather-free cargo handling operations. The latest newbuildings to feature TTS’ side-loading system design are the four multi purpose vessels on order at Poland’s Stocznia Szczcinska Nowa Shipyard (Hull Nos B 584-IV/5,6,7,8) for another Dutch operator, Spliethoff’s Bevrachtingskantoor B.V. Three years ago TTS was involved with another newbuilding series for this Amsterdam-based owner, its 21,400dwt S-Type vessels, which were built in both Japan (six ships) and Poland (four ships).TTS side loading systems were supplied to all of this 10 ship fleet, comprising three side loading systems on the starboard side of each vessel, totally 5 elevators were installed each ship rated for an SWL of 16 tons.The latest newbuilding in Poland feature an improved cargo handling system based on the experienced gained from the earlier Spliethoff’s vessels. The Nowa Shipyard newbuildings each feature three side loading systems for the three cargo holds, located on the starboard side side of each vessel and based on the same elevator system as delivered to the S-Type vessels. Hold No.1 is equipped with a side door (5.64m x 14.62m) and one elevator, while Hold Nos. 2 and 3 each have a single side door (11.24m x 14.62m) and two double elevators. All cargo elevators are rated for a lifting capacity of 16 ton SWL. All equipment operation is hydraulic.
The elevator system consists of three main components: • Platform • Cantilever beam with wheel, slewing ring and swing gear • Guiding column • Hoisting machinery • Hydraulic system • El. control system The platform is built as an open construction with solid top plate and stiffener reinforced for the slewing ring in the centre.The outside edge of the platform is protected with hard rubber.The cantilever beam is of box construction to enable it to take bending and torsion forces.The outer end if arranged for housing the swing gear with electric motor and brake.The cantilever beam has six driving wheels fitted with double roller bearings in a completely sealed system.The axle is of stainless steel. The swing of the platform is controlled by limit switches and rubber stoppers for accurate positioning, while double lifting wires TTS Review June 2003 11 are connected to a lever in front of the vertical cantilever beam. The guiding column is delivered as a complete unit with rail for elevator, lifting equipment, lever for hinges, cylinder for swing, locking arrangement for column in inner position and hydraulic stopper for elevator in TD level. TTS’s contract also calls for the design and supply of: • Extension splash covers for each side door • Pontoon hatch covers arranged in the top of each side door tower to provide access to the cargo hold for FLTs • Wheel stoppers (5) • Hydraulic barriers on each deck/elevator (10) • Side-hinged bulkhead doors (3) • Top-hinged bulkhead doors (8) • Hydraulic and electrical system The lead vessel in the Spliethoff’s newbuilding series in Poland is due for delivery in 2004, followed by the remaining vessels at abt 4 month intervals.The Dutch operator also has an option on a further four vessels of the same type and size. The principal of the TTS side loading system is based on the premise that the best way to load or discharge cargo is by the shortest possible path – through the ship’s side. Key benefits of side loading systems are: • Compact stowage of cargo • Low cargo damage rates • Cargo handling operations independent of tidal variations • Small demand on port facilities • Increased turnaround times in port Depending on the intended use and specified degree of automation, TTS can deliver any system perfectly adjusted to suit specific needs.
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