A photograph of a Transitional Piece that has been loaded

Shipment of Transition pieces begins with the optomised steel structural solution

By MBM-Marketing

2013 , 3D Modelling , FEA analysis , Heavy Lift , Offshore Wind , Weight Spreading ,
06 Apr

The transition of TP’s on the deck of a vessel always causes controversy. Which steel structural option to implement! There are two main focus’s, either Option 1 . A tailor made design. High initial investment, long term cost reductions, no vessel flexibility, repeat use for many multiple projects with the same cargo and vessel Option

Vessel surveys for loading Trains in Amsterdam goes successfully

By MBM-Marketing

2012 , FEA analysis , Heavy Lift , Weight Spreading ,
23 Nov

MBM was given a task to define a method to stow trains without additional D-rings or welding. The freight forwarder had the aim to maintain the operation without welding as it would be an issue at port of discharge and also to maintain costs of the project, and to assist in returning the vessel to

Loading 560t Monopiles

By MBM-Marketing

2012 , Heavy Lift , Surveys , Weight Spreading ,
14 Aug

4x560ton Monopiles were successfully loaded on a vessel with 1 hold, LBP=96m, Deadweight =4630t. The vessel hatchcovers were folding type with strength 1.71t/m^2. The transport frame for the cargo was made from HEB 280’s and simply positioned to distribute the roll motion forces to the main transversals of the hatchcover. The added structure was designed

MBM in Heavy Lift Magazine

By MBM-Marketing

2011 , Heavy Lift ,
16 May

Training and saving 7 million US Dollars over 7 years.

MBM in the Heavy Lift Magazine P65

By MBM-Marketing

2011 , Heavy Lift ,
21 Jan

MBM is the recognised safety expert with 5 years of no accidents on all cargo. (Read the full article)

MBM works in Houston

By MBM-Marketing

2009 , Heavy Lift , Surveys , Weight Spreading ,
12 Dec

MBM was requested to be present at ‘Foster Wheeler’ to assist in a large. Long term project bid presentation. This was to gain a significant project within the Oil and Gas Industry for the “BP Whiting Shipment”.

460t Tug cargo contract

By MBM-Marketing

2009 , 3D Modelling , Contracts , Heavy Lift , Weight Spreading ,
18 Oct

An exciting project and contract was agreed between MBM and ‘Ian Taylor & Company’ to undertake the design for the transportation cradles to load a 460ton tug to be transported from China to Chile. The project is set to complete early February 2010. (see project update)