MV Zhong Ren 121 Completes Project for JSI Alliance
Mission accomplished: Precision and expertise on MV Zhong Ren 121
Recently, the JSI Alliance successfully completed a complex shipment for their valued client Jan De Nul Group, with brokerage support from Multi Marine Chartering & Agencies. The project involved the careful transport of three floating units.
The journey began in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where the cargo was loaded using a float-on method and concluded with a float-off discharge in Valencia, Spain. Jan de Nul has recently been awarded a contract at the port on a new container quay in the port’s northern extension.
This was no ordinary shipment; it was a testament to their team’s skill and attention to detail. To minimize lateral cargo overhang during the voyage – a requirement of our client – their engineers executed a precise stowage plan. This included dismantling lateral fenders on one of the units to position it tightly between two stern buoyancy tanks, with a clearance of just one meter. Bright colour paint marks on the hulls ensured accurate alignment per the stowage and cribbing plan.
Each unit’s unique floating draft required a detailed ballast plan, allowing for optimal vessel submersion, trim, and list throughout each stage of loading. Additionally, custom-designed hard-wood wedges were fitted between the seafastenings and the hull of one unit to account for its aged and deformed structure, ensuring stability and safety throughout the journey.
This achievement underscores their unwavering commitment to engineering excellence and operational precision. Special thanks to their partners and dedicated team for making this complex shipment a success!
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