PROJECTS
Dolphin Head Life Extension
MARKET MINING
SECTOR IRON ORE
Origin(s)
Taicang, China
Destination
Dampier, Australia
Project
Cape Lambert A Dolphin Head Life Extension
Equipment
187 Marine Piles
Total Volume
9,500 cbm
Total Weight
5,100 mt
Heaviest Lift
Year
2020
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Westlink was engaged to provide the marine transportation of one hundred and eighty-seven (187) piles from Taicang, China to Cape Lambert Private Wharf (Port Walcott) in Dampier, Australia. These marine piles were used in the refurbishment of Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert A Wharf for the Dolphin Head Life Extension Project.
SCOPE
- Pre-shipment inspections at pile fabrication yard in Taicang, China
- Multipurpose Vessel (MPP) – transportation of piles from Taicang to Port Walcott
- Site coordination – quarantine clearance at non-proclaimed port, coordination of delivery to laydown
HIGHLIGHTS
- Zero LTIs
- Marine Warranty Surveyor approval and compliance
- Specialist lifting, lashing and stowage design and planning
- MPP selection to meet constraints of berthing at Port Walcott including draft, LOA and others
GALLERY
