7 Apr 2022
Robert Wynn & Sons Ship Four 170t Transformers from Rotterdam to Pembroke Power Station with the Terra Marique- Video
Staffordshire, based Robert Wynn and Sons, has successfully delivered four 170te transformers to Pembroke Power Station berth on behalf of Züst & Bachmeier.
The project commenced in Rotterdam where the four transformers were loaded at Mammoet’s facility at Schiedam, using a shore side crane to load the transformers on to mats and stands on board our specialist heavy lift vessel the ‘Terra Marique’. Our crew lashed and secured the cargo to ensure its safety throughout the voyage. The ‘Terra Marique’ then set sail for Milford Haven and proceeded to the Port of Pembroke.
Upon arrival at Pembroke the cargo was made ready for discharge. Due to the tidal windows and restrictions of operation at the power station berth the offloading operation was planned over two tidal windows.
Using the Terra Marique integral “dual ballast system”, which is capable of pumping 40t of ballast water per minute, the vessel was positioned allowing the hydraulic roadway be raised to some 8m above her keel to match the corresponding quay height of the power station berth. This process was flawlessly executed by our experienced crew, helping Mammoet to ensure a seamless roll off of each of the four transformers.
Following the successful discharge of the first two transformers, the Terra Marique returned to Pembroke Port overnight to return to the power station berth the following day for the offloading of the remaining two transformers.
Reflecting on a job well done, Andy Manners, General Manager of Robert Wynn and Sons, said,
“We are incredibly proud of our team’s dedication and professionalism in successfully delivering these transformers for our client, Züst & Bachmeier. This project showcases the capabilities of our vessel ‘Terra Marique’ and reinforces our commitment to delivering excellence in every operation we undertake. We were part of a fantastic project team.”
