Stolthaven Terminals has announced on LinkedIn that it has achieved a milestone with the expansion of its Mount Maunganui terminal in New Zealand, with the safe arrival and installation of three new pre-constructed storage tanks, two already complete with insulation and cladding and with heating coils fitted.
In the post, Stolthaven Terminals noted that in-situ construction would have been difficult. Stolthaven confirmed that a crane-lift installation was possible. The process involved lifting the tanks (two 650m3 capacity and one 1,100m3 capacity) onto two barges some 300km from the terminal. They were then transported by sea, lifted onto transporters in the port and moved to our site for installation.
The post continues: ‘The whole process was no mean feat and precision was required every step of the way. Lots of planning went into the lift and the whole process went smoothly – even the weather was kind. Well done to the New Zealand team for this successful operation!’
