PROJECTS
Cape Lambert A Dolphin Head Life Extension Project
MARKET MINING | SECTOR IRON ORE
Origin(s)
Taicang, China
Destination(s)
Dampier, Australia
Project
Cape Lambert A Dolphin Head Life Extension
Equipment
187 Marine Piles
Total Volume
9,500 cbm
Total Weight
5,100 mt
Maximum Length
45 m
Year
2020
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Westlink was engaged to provide the marine transportation of one hundred and eighty-seven (187) piles from Taicang, China to Cape Lambert Private Wharf (Port Walcott) in Dampier, Australia. These marine piles were used in the refurbishment of Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert A Wharf for the Dolphin Head Life Extension Project.
SCOPE
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Pre-shipment inspections at pile fabrication yard in Taicang, China
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Multipurpose Vessel (MPP) – transportation of piles from Taicang to Port Walcott
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Site coordination – quarantine clearance at non-proclaimed port, coordination of delivery to laydown
Mining Specific Logistics
HIGHLIGHTS
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Zero LTIs
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Marine Warranty Surveyor approval and compliance
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Specialist lifting, lashing and stowage design and planning
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MPP selection to meet constraints of berthing at Port Walcott including draft, LOA and others