GineersNow Construction Leaders Magazine June 2017 Issue 003, Bechtel

Bulk Kings in the Middle East
Saqr Port Authority recently signed a contract
for two new units LHM 800 in bulk handling
configuration. These two machines will be the
biggest mobile harbour cranes for bulk operation in
the Middle East.
The LHM 800 in bulk handling configuration
comes with a 54 metres boom and a maximum
lifting capacity of up to 144 tonnes. The powerful
hydrostatic transmission and advanced Liebherr
electronics ensure short, productive working
cycles during bulk handling. Both machines for
Saqr Port are equipped with Liebherr’s unique
Pactronic® system. This hydraulic hybrid drive
system achieves increased handling performance
with reduced fuel consumption. By adding an
accumulator as a secondary energy source instead
of a bigger or additional prime mover, Pactronic®
regenerates the reverse power while lowering the
load. The stored energy is transferred back to
the system when the crane requires peak power
during hoisting. In terms of turnover capacity, that
means an increase of up to 30% compared to a
conventional machine with an equal power rating
of the primary energy source. With Pactronic® the
LHM 800 is able to achieve a turnover of up to
2300 tonnes per hour.
Saqr Port committed itself to a strategy
of continually investing in the quality and
modernization of their port facilities. This includes
the creation of additional deep-water berths,
capable of efficiently handling Capesize vessels.
The two new bulk giants LHM 800 will operate at
these new berths and consequently reinforce Saqr
Ports top-position in the Middle East bulk market
even more. Both cranes will start operation spring
2018.
Liebherr - The right choice
Both cranes will be delivered fully assembled
directly from Liebherrs maritime headquarter in
Rostock/Germany to Saqr Port at the beginning
of 2018. The Saqr Port representatives are already
looking forward to welcoming the two new units at
their new berth. “These new mobile harbour cranes
will helps us to improve our bulk handling efficiency
even more. Thanks to its high lifting capacities at a
wide outreach, we are able to expand our service
portfolio up to Capesize class vessels. This is very
important for the future development of our port.
We have been operating Liebherr mobile harbour
cranes for many years and are very satisfied with
the overall performance and the reliability of the
machines,” says Capt. Cliff Brand - Group General
Manager RAK Ports.
18 Construction Leaders • June 2017