Bosch Holdings Enginuity ENGINUITY January 2018 | Page 9
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Maydon Wharf
which had operated in the harsh sea air for 50 years, proved
to be in good overall condition, with no evidence of fatigue
nor excessive corrosion.
The most effective solution was therefore to retain the existing
shiploaders and build them into a new sub structure that utilised a
new cope quayside rail.
The old 20m high, 112 ton shiploaders were overhauled and
effectively moved forward 4m and raised by 1.32m. They were then
incorporated into a replacement Variable Sp eed Drive driven sub
structure to allow the existing boom access, and clearance, to larger
Panamax-type vessels, even at the highest tide. The feed conveyor
retained its existing angle and feed on point by being extended
rearwards towards the unchanged feed conveyor gallery.
Dave Chappelow - [email protected]