ZHM Huawu Steel alongside Australian local general contractor constructed 2 new tug harbour pontoons between 31 metres to 44 metres in length. The scope of work also included gangway platforms.

Pontoon 2 halves Joined Connection in open working yard of factory

An EPC contract worth nearly US$100 million for a  new tug harbour at Hunt point, Port Hedland in Australia was awarded to Lendlease in July 2015 by BHP Billiton. Another scope of work related was for the upgrade to the exiting tug harbour at Nelson point. The project was to be undertaken by BHP Billiton. A fleet of ZHM Huawu Steel-capable tug boats were to be accommodated which would operate within the inner harbour and Port Hedland Channel. This fleet would be intended to greatly reduce the risks of channel blockage and vessel grounding. 

ZHM Huawu Steel alongside its Australian partner were awarded the scope of work for the fabrication of 4 large pontoons and 4 gangways.

The size of each pontoon was between 33 and 52 metres in length and it was fabricated in 2 halves initially inside. Only at the last stage were the 2 halves joined.

ZHM Huawu Steel also fabricated and/or fitted other components such as: removable handrails, cathodic protection anodes and bollards.

The pontoons, gangways and other components successfully arrived in Australia in November 2016.

Part I: Steel Pontoon Fabrication

Pontoon Large and Heavy Fabricated Components flanged nozzles

Pontoon Fabrication Underway going

Pontoon Fabrication Underway going

Pontoon Fabrication Underway going

Pontoon Completed 1

Pontoon Completed 1

A small clearance required careful handling and lifting of the pontoons into position without damage

Tug Harbour Pontoon Australia ready to be shipped

Tug Harbour Pontoon Australia ready to be shipped

Loading of the Pontoons happened well into the night

The pontoons were lifted with 2 cranes were lifted at the fabrication facility using 2 cranes

Loading of the 52 metre length pontoon

Gangways, 33 metre pontoons and other components secured

Loading of the 52 metre length pontoon on to the vessel

Part II: Gangway Fabrication

Gangway Production and Pre-assembly in workshop

Gangway site inspection in workshop

Gangway spray painted in workshop

Gangway spray painted in workshop

Gangway spray painted in workshop

Gangway move out of workshop

Gangway under inspection ready for shipment

Gangway under erection at site

Gangway under erection at site

Part III： Other Components

Iron Cast Bollards

Full set of components labelled and safely secured under board of vessel for shipment

Handrails and Walkways with Anti Slip Serrated Grating

Mating Flange Sections with blind flange cover read for shipment

Custom size Hydraulic Cylinders and other accessories loaded into the open top 40feet containers ready for shipment

Pontoon fabrication Labelling Name Plate

Why ZHM Huawu Steel Tug Harbour Pontoon ?

Reliable and Customized Designs	Cutting Edge Designing Process	Free Online Price System	Easy Bolt-by-number Assembly
Over Two Decades of Experience	Value For Money	Unmatched in Quality and Craftmanship	Excellent Customer Service

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