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SECTOR SNAPSHOT Ӏ BELOW THE HOOK


simpler and safer," says Enercon equipment expert Gerhard Olthoff.


PIPE LIFTING Another below the hook load control system being used to achieve efficiencies comes from Verton Technologies Australia. Its SP30 rotational control


stabiliser for spreader bars was used by Dutch shipping company Spliethoff Group in its pipe lifting operations for energy company Woodside's USD $12.5 billion Scarborough Energy Project. Twelve of Verton’s gyroscopic


SP30 SpinPods were fitted to six automated pipe spreaders to control and maintain the


orientation of the pipes during loading from the Port of Batam to the hold of the three supply vessels. They were then used again during the transfer of the pipes from the three Spliethoff B type vessels to a Spliethoff D type vessel while out at sea. Over 250 km of 12-metre-long pipeline sections were lifted in over 15,000 lifting operations, with no lost time injuries. The SpinPods fitted to the pipe


spreaders, manufactured by Ram Spreaders, allowed Spliethoff to execute these lifting operations with no taglines and no hands-on deck or in the hold.


In 2024 Colorado, USA-headquartered load control specialist Vita Inclinata Technologies delivered its hundredth propulsion (fan) driven suspended load system: Vita Load Navigator. A key part of the system comprises the Dura-Mod modular


spreader beam from The Caldwell Group. The load navigator is available in fi ve versions: in the 20-tonne


capacity range it is available with a seven- or 11-foot beam; while in the 40 tonne capacity range it is available with seven-, 11- and 15-foot-long beams. Vita Inclinata says the beam provides a versatile, lightweight


alternative to fi xed and multiple-point below the hook solutions. One of Vita Inclinata’s customers was US construction company Nabholz which used the Vita Load Navigator for the construction of The Anthony Timberlands Center at the University of Arkansas. The centre is being built out of cross-laminated timber and the load orientation device is key to lifting and accurately positioning the 62,000 cubic feet of timber required. It is also enhancing safety and achieving effi ciencies. “It's a life-saver," remarked Jeremy Doss, lead carpenter and


assistant superintendent at Nabholz, recounting the importance of navigating large loads that can cause severe injuries if out of control or in unruly positions. "With the VLN panels never got out of control." "Removing the need for a person to hold onto a tagline carrying 1000 lbs. is a game-changer," emphasised Dominic Urbino, lead rigger at Nabholz. "By doing so, we're not only increasing effi ciency but, more importantly, ensuring our team's safety, which is always our top priority. At the end of the day, we want everyone to return home to their families, and tools like the VLN help us make that a reality." With regards to effi ciency gains, the ability to optimise processes


and cut down on installation time meant the project could progress more quickly and effi ciently than ever before. The VLN's performance signifi cantly reduced the time and effort required, providing a clear advantage over traditional methods, says Vita Inclinata. "Without the VLN, we'd set 4-5 panels [per hour]," noted Michael


The number of personnel


required for lifting was reduced by 60%, and the planned transfer rate of 100 pipes per six-hour shift was exceeded by 40%. By keeping the crew away from the pipeline sections during lifting, and aligning pipeline sections with the ship automatically, the SP30s contributed to improved safety and reduced cycle time. Verton CEO, Stan Thomson


said: “We appreciate Spliethoff and Woodside providing us with an opportunity to demonstrate the safety and productivity that Verton’s stabilisation and rotational control technology can bring to a major offshore lifting


INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY AT TIMBER CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE


Powell – superintendent at Nabholz with 45 years of experience. "With it we were able to pick and set in a timelier fashion – just fi ve minutes per panel instead of 15. The VLN proved particularly effective for vertical panels, weighing up to 12,000 lbs. and measuring between 20-35 ft. With a 1-degree plumb and squareness, the VLN offered optimal control, replacing the need for manual labour on each side.”


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