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Brisbane port crane to be replaced

Port of Brisbane’s Australian Amalgamated Terminals (AAT) has began the removal and decommission of its Deer Park ship-to-shore crane to make way for a new mounted Liebherr crane.

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A new Liebherr LPS550 rail mounted portal crane, which is scheduled to arrive in October this year, will replace the 40-year old Deer Park crane.

AAT Brisbane Terminal Manager, Steve Jorgensen spoke to the developments.

“The addition of this new crane will provide AAT with greater capabilities to deploy shore-based cranes to help improve vessel productivity and reduce vessel dwell times alongside at our facility,” Steve said. “Once the new crane has been commissioned, AAT will have 2 x LPS550 rail mounted slewing cranes with 144 tonne capacity each (230T dual lift) and 1 x Pacific 2000 STS crane on the quay line to service vessels at our Fisherman Islands facility.”

Demolition for the 80’s-era Deer Park crane began in June, and according to AAT, the project will take approximately one month to complete.

This has resulted in berthing restrictions for the terminal, which includes berths 1 to 3 at the Port of Brisbane’s Fisherman Island and site works will impact the availability of berth 1 until 27 July, as per the decommission schedule.

Steve said July was chosen to demolish the Deer Park crane due to the month having predictable weather, less chance of strong winds and extended rain.

AAT has said that the Grain Berth will be used for Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) where suitable, and to reduce vessel delays and alleviate berth congestion.

“These works are necessary and will assist AAT to provide a more efficient facility in the future,” Steve said.

“AAT will work closely with our demolition contractors and will be continually monitoring our Berthing Schedule to minimise any disruption to vessel operations,” Steve added.

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