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Heavy Lift Workshop

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08:30 - 09:00
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 08:30 10/15/2024 08:30 Registration & Networking George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

09:00 - 10:30
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 09:00 10/15/2024 09:00 Session 1 – Mammoet
Mitigating Risks
  • Role of regulations, permits etc.
  • Importance of route selection and how to determine
Increasing Lift Capacity
  • Importance of load spreading
  • Overcoming structural challenges during transport
Tackling Larger Loads
  • Equipment selection: split trailers vs double SPMT
  • Stability calculations
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

Mitigating Risks
  • Role of regulations, permits etc.
  • Importance of route selection and how to determine
Increasing Lift Capacity
  • Importance of load spreading
  • Overcoming structural challenges during transport
Tackling Larger Loads
  • Equipment selection: split trailers vs double SPMT
  • Stability calculations

10:30 - 11:00
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 10:30 10/15/2024 10:30 Networking Break George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 11:00 10/15/2024 11:00 Session 2 – Mammoet
Temporary Bridges
  • How to determine
  • Levee crossings
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

Temporary Bridges
  • How to determine
  • Levee crossings

12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 12:00 10/15/2024 12:00 Networking Lunch George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

13:00 - 14:30
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 13:00 10/15/2024 13:00 Session 3 – JSI-Alliance/SAL Engineering
Basics and Technical ‘Vocabulary’
  • Get to know the common terms and abbreviations and understand what they mean.

The ‘8 Essentials’
  • Which information is needed for a proper planning and why.

Heavy Lift Vessels
  • Learn about different vessel types and how you choose the right one for your project.

George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

Basics and Technical ‘Vocabulary’
  • Get to know the common terms and abbreviations and understand what they mean.

The ‘8 Essentials’
  • Which information is needed for a proper planning and why.

Heavy Lift Vessels
  • Learn about different vessel types and how you choose the right one for your project.

14:30 - 15:00
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 14:30 10/15/2024 14:30 Networking Break George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

15:00 - 16:30
Tuesday, October 15
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Add to calendar 10/15/2024 15:00 10/15/2024 15:00 Session 4 – JSI-Alliance/SAL Engineering
Rigging Design
  • Types of lifting gear and how to choose the right equipment.

  • Tips and tricks for lifting operations.

Seafastening Design and Concepts
  • Overview on different seafastening elements and concepts.

  • Introduction to applicable guidelines and calculation methods.

Port Operations
  • How to plan port operations and how to assess feasibility for specific projects.

Rules and Guidelines
  • An introduction to the maritime guideline landscape.

George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) America/Chicago

Rigging Design
  • Types of lifting gear and how to choose the right equipment.

  • Tips and tricks for lifting operations.

Seafastening Design and Concepts
  • Overview on different seafastening elements and concepts.

  • Introduction to applicable guidelines and calculation methods.

Port Operations
  • How to plan port operations and how to assess feasibility for specific projects.

Rules and Guidelines
  • An introduction to the maritime guideline landscape.