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A Sennebogen harbour crane has been praised by officials on the Channel Island of Alderney, where it has been working since mid-2013.
The unit has helped staff at Braye Harbour deal with an increased flow of goods.
Alderney – the third largest of the Channel Islands – is currently home to around 1,900 inhabitants. Due to its geography, all goods must be transported to the island via water freight, and 95% of these pass through Braye Harbour, which is located on the outskirts of the capital St Anne.
Due to an increased flow of goods and the rising use of containers, Alderney officials identified the need for a new harbour crane in 2012. Ultimately, port chiefs opted for the Sennebogen 680 HMC mobile harbour crane; a significant decision, as acquisition costs amounted to approximately 40% of the island’s annual budget.
Even so, the 680 HMC was specially designed for harbour deployment, and has impressed port workers with its mobility, flexibility and strength.
“The new mobile harbour crane from Sennebogen is an important acquisition for Alderney inhabitants,” said Alderney chief executive Roy Burke. “It guarantees the reliable supply of all goods from the mainland for the island inhabitants. With the 680 HMC, we have found the perfect machine for all of our harbour requirements.”
With its two 16-tonne winches and 26m reach, the machine is used to load and unload goods from incoming ships, and to perform lifting tasks across the entire harbour facility. The 680 HMC is also able to lower smaller boats into the water. In addition to hook implementation, the crane can be operated with a double-shell grab to unload agricultural bulk goods and construction materials.
“With the Sennebogen 680 HMC, we unload all goods that arrive via ship, from containers to bulk goods, to vehicles and machines,” said Braye Harbour operator Phil Murray. “In this regard, the elevating Maxcab offers optimal work safety and a good overview for the daily work.”
A special coat of paint has been applied to the mobile harbour crane so that it can withstand the harsh local weather. Specialists from sales and service partner E H Hassells & Sons handle onsite maintenance.
