Flexible shiploader for Coquimbo

The contract is comprised of three main sections. A rubber-tyred mobile shiploader with a 36 metre boom connects with a mobile telescopic link conveyor with radial travel: this has a closed length of 26 metres while having the ability to extend to 41 metres in length. Lastly, there is a fixed length link conveyor of 20 metres long.

Full mobility is achieved by the inclusion of an on-board 110kW diesel generator/electric drive combination power pack and wheel system. This new system provides different combinations of wheel alignment enabling radial boom slewing and multi-angle crabbing.

Dust is controlled throughout the system by the inclusion of dust extraction units located at the tail transfer point and the head end discharge position. Dust covers provide additional protection over the length of the conveyors.

Completed by B&W Mechanical Handling, the system provides loading at any point into a 50,000 dwt vessel. Further, the equipment can be easily withdrawn from the key side and stowed when not in use retaining the multiuse berth functionality for other commodities and vessel types.