Projects
2008 Dampier Bunbury Pipeline Upgrade
Westlink Projects
Coated Line Pipe
Origin(s)
Kuantan, Malaysia
Destination(s)
Geraldton and Henderson, Australia
Market
Energy & Chemicals
Sector
Domestic Gas
Year
2008
Equipment
Coated Line Pipe
Total Weight
39,000 mt
Project Detail
Westlink was engaged to provide a multimodal logistics solution for 260 kilometres of 3LPE coated line pipe from Kuantan to two different ports in Australia, namely Geraldton and Henderson. The line pipe was required for upgrades to two sections of the Dampier Bunbury Pipeline (DBP) – Stages Neerabup B and 5B. The DBP is critical infrastructure that delivers gas to residents and industry of Western Australia.
Scope
Pre-shipment quarantine inspection at coating yard in Kuantan, Malaysia
Multipurpose Vessel (MPP) – Kuantan, Malaysia to either Geraldton or Henderson, Australia
Haulage, unloading and marshalling – delivery of line pipe within port limits at laydown yard
Highlights
Zero LTIs
115,000 cubic metres (cbm) of pipe delivered
Specialised vessel selection used for 8 consecutive breakbulk shipments
Design and fabrication of steel bolsters for safe damage-free stowage
Zero damage to sensitive pipe coating in handling and stow