UAE-based heavy lifting and transport solutions company Al Faris has transported one of the biggest and heaviest buoys in the world. The turret type buoy weighing 455t with a 18.3m diameter and 16m height is the biggest and heaviest turret type buoy to be transported on road. The load was transported using 4 files of 16 axles Goldhofer SPMT (self-propelled modular transporter) and was loaded by the self-jacking system of the trailer.
The biggest challenge faced by Al Faris during transportation was maneuvering the SPMT with the load in narrow routes, bottle necks and sharp turns. In addition, significant diversions and managing temporary traffic routes were also a requirement in order to carry out the project successfully. The project required exceptionally detailed planning to orchestrate the complex activities necessary for ensuring uninterrupted safe services; from route analysis to on-road safety permissions. The route was analyzed and surveyed by the Al Faris technical team. The technical support documentation, execution plans, route analysis report and HSE protocols were prepared in-house and discussed with the client prior to project execution.
