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THE ALE NEWSLETTER June 2018 • ISSUE 14

Welcome...
RECORD BREAKING 3,000T
...to the June edition of the ALE newsletter, with the
latest news to keep you informed of our activities CRANE LIFT WITH NEW JIB
around the world.
“The global shift in energy production to renewable sources has provided an
opportunity for ALE to demonstrate innovation to developers, contractors and
wind turbine manufacturers.

The ALE-Wind Services division is led by a team of experts and can offer
enhanced balance of plant (BoP), electro-mechanical installation and
maintenance services. This highly specialised team can be deployed
globally and can complement our local teams to better service our
clients who routinely transport, commission and install wind turbines.

We have also invested in new equipment and the latest technologies,

not only for this sector, but across the business as we continue to
look for innovative solutions to save costs and time for our clients.

As we approach our 10-year anniversary of the AL.SK cranes,

it marks a massive milestone, not only for ALE but also for
heavylifting showing how the industry continues to break
records and how ALE continue to lead the way when it
comes to challenging the conventional. We are really
proud of everything our teams within the ALE Group
have achieved and continue to work towards our
goal of being smarter, safer, stronger together.”

Kees Kompier
Regional Director –
Australia, Asia and South East Asia

ALE LAUNCHES TRIO OF ALE ENHANCES PRESENCE IN

NEW TECHNOLOGIES NORTH AMERICA AND AFRICA IN THIS ISSUE
ALE News
Project Focus
Division Focus
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RECORD BREAKING 3,000T LIFT IN NIGERIA WITH NEW JIB
ALE has broken another industry record when performing the heaviest
ever land based crane lift using a jib whilst working on Total’s Egina
FPSO module integration project in Nigeria.
The FPSO module ‘S2’ has a total load weight of 2,810t and was lifted
using ALE’s unique AL.SK350 crane and heavy duty jib for the project
in Lagos, Nigeria.
INVESTMENT IN ASSETS
The world’s largest capacity land based crane was rigged with a 124m
a-frame main boom, 49m ballast radius and the 38m jib for additional
outreach, along with a heavy winch system and 4,000t ballast.
For Total’s Egina project, ALE was contracted to lift and install six
modules from the yard onto their final position on the FPSO. The lift
weights were between 335t and almost 3,000t.
“I want to thank the ALE crew on behalf of SHI-MCI for
their outstanding efforts that allowed us to complete 100%
of the expected lifts before the first shipment.”
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“The project really showcases the capabilities of the AL.SK350
and the jib to perform some of the world’s heaviest ever crane lifts
in a congested site. When combined with the unique heavy duty jib
and the largest crane configuration, this represents another
record-breaking achievement for ALE,” explained Carlito Alberto,
ALE Project Engineer.
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER REFERENCES
The client has praised ALE’s work to date: “I want to thank the ALE
crew on behalf of SHI-MCI for their outstanding efforts that allowed
us to complete 100% of the expected lifts before the first shipment.
Despite challenges on site, ALE has been able to complete the lifts on
time,” commented the SHI-MCI Egina Project Manager.
The lifting operations took place throughout March and April.
ALE LAUNCHES TRIO OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES
INNOVATION IN HEAVY TRANSPORT
In November 2017, ALE successfully launched three new innovative
technology systems: the AL600 girder frame, the Telescopic Lifting
Gantry (TLG1000), and the Route Survey Tool.
All three were designed in-house by ALE’s award-winning Research
and Development team, and unveiled for the first time at an exclusive
client event in Breda, the Netherlands. The systems provide increased
capacity, improved safety and more advanced features, enabling ALE
to take on even greater challenges.
INTRODUCE GREATER SAFETY
The TLG1000 is the first in a new fleet of high capacity hydraulic
gantries. It has a capacity of 1,000t and its increased stability gives it
a huge advantage over existing systems. The gantry system has four
towers and a variable track width, which means it can run on standard
915mm wide tracks to 1,750mm wide tracks – adding more stability.
This stability enables the TLG1000 to maintain its 1,000t capacity
across all three of its stages, up to 12m high.
The AL600 girder frame can carry loads up to 600t - 100t more than
ALE’s previous largest frame (the AL500), using up to 80 axle lines.
One of the AL600’s most noteworthy features means it can travel
more easily on challenging routes. The AL600’s necks narrow in from
the load carrying beams to the tower on the trailer. The ends of the
necks are narrower than the trailer width. As a result, the convoy can
drive around narrow curves in the road without taking up as much
space or needing to remove lamp posts and other obstacles while
providing the lowest axle weight possible.
AWARD-WINNING SAFE SOLUTIONS
ALE’s most revolutionary new technology is the Route Survey Tool.
ALE designed it as a computerised system that automatically logs
accurate route descriptions on digital maps. Critical sections of the
route are measured and photos, video footage and drawings are
generated for more in-depth analysis.
The system has a scanning range of a 100m radius around the car and,
at 100m, it can scan to an accuracy of 20mm. The system also has a
GPS accuracy of ± 0.5m.
Safety has been improved and project efficiency optimised as the
separate Driver Assist tool helps on the actual route by instructing
drivers of the route ahead. By providing them with automatic data,
they can prepare for complex parts of the route beforehand and
improve the overall time and cost efficiency of the project. In fact, the
Route Survey Tool won the ‘Safety’ award at the ESTAs for its safer
and more reliable functionality.
INNOVATION AVAILABLE GLOBALLY
The AL600’s first project is in Chile and the TLG1000 is also destined
for South America, while the Route Survey Tool’s inaugural project
was in Indonesia with more being deployed throughout ALE.
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THE AL.SK CRANE ANNIVERSARY: A DECADE OF CONTINUED INNOVATION
ALE is celebrating the 10-year anniversary since the launch of the
AL.SK crane series, which have performed some exceptional and
record-breaking lifts previously thought impossible.
In 2006, ALE’s Research and Development (R&D) division, based in
Breda, the Netherlands, began developing concepts for a new crane.
ALE wanted the new design to have the highest capacity on the
market, be capable of being configured in different sizes, to maintain
speed and efficiency for smaller lifts, and have enhanced safety,
accuracy and performance.
NOT JUST BIGGER, BUT BETTER
This became the first AL.SK crane, the AL.SK190, which was launched
in 2008. It was the first crane to be designed and built by ALE and, at
4,300t, was then the world’s largest capacity land-based crane.
This was not just a new crane but a new type of crane altogether.
ALE developed a solution to enable the crane to rotate around its
ballast. It was this that helped to give it such a high capacity as well
as an improved outreach.
AVAILABLE GLOBALLY
From its first job installing petrochemical columns in Saudi Arabia, to
replacing coke drums in the USA and performing over 150 lifts on the
STAR Project in Turkey, the AL.SK cranes have travelled around the
world, delivering effective solutions to complex challenges.
Cees Segeren, Technical Adviser, explained, “The AL.SK fleet has
revolutionised the way the industry perceives crane lifting and has
had many notable achievements in the last 10 years. One of the great
advantages of the cranes is that they can operate in a small space and
this was showcased recently during renovation works at Earls Court in
London, UK. Other demolition works could continue, which pleased
the clients as they saved time and costs.”
THE INNOVATION
The AL.SK cranes were later included in ALE’s Innovation Series of
equipment.
Over the last 10 years ALE has continued to innovate and build more
AL.SK cranes. The AL.SK350 was launched in 2013. It can lift up to
5,000t and took its place as the world’s largest capacity land-based crane.
RECORD BREAKING
The AL.SK cranes have performed some exceptional and
record-breaking lifts never believed possible. ALE performed a
remarkable achievement when, in 2016, the AL.SK350 completed
a 3,000t lift, the largest commercial lift by a land based crane.
In 2016 ALE enhanced their capabilities further by fabricating a
new heavy duty jib for the cranes and also announced plans to
combine two AL.SK cranes into one system, the AL.SK700,
which will be able to lift loads up to 8,000t.
Roger Harries, who founded ALE, said, “ALE’s Innovation Series
demonstrates our commitment to developing and the Series is still
growing because there is a great demand for this specialist equipment.
As a company, we are always looking forward to anticipating future
challenges and innovation is at the heart of that. The AL.SK cranes
were just the beginning for the Innovation Series and they will remain
an important part of it as we continue to enhance our current systems
and develop new solutions.”
“The AL.SK cranes were just the
beginning for the Innovation Series
and they will remain an important
part of it.”
Company News
DEDICATED CANADIAN OFFICES ENHANCES PRESENCE IN NORTH AMERICA
ALE has announced that it is now operating as a single business “We recognise the potential opportunities within the country and are
entity in Canada. excited to offer ALE’s services. With dedicated offices across Canada,
we can not only increase our presence nationwide, but demonstrate
ALE set-up a joint venture in 2012. During this time, the company worked
our continued commitment and enhance our overall service offering to
on some high-profile projects in both western and eastern Canada.
our local clients in the region.”
Following on from the restructure and demerger, ALE will be
As a global business, ALE has the ability to work world-wide and draw
applying its core principles as the leading provider of integrated
on its group resources as well as its local expertise. ALE will operate
and innovative engineering solutions to focus more on large,
from branches in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, with the
long-term projects throughout Canada, with a specialist team of
regional head office in Edmonton, Alberta.
experts and project managers.
Bas Bronder, President for ALE in Canada said: “Over the last five
years the joint venture played a strategic role in establishing the
ALE name in the competitive Canadian heavylift market.
ROUTE SURVEY TOOL CROWNED BEST ALE WINS ACCLAIMED BUSINESS
SAFETY INNOVATION AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN
ALE has won an ESTA (European Association of Abnormal Road Transport EXPORT
and Mobile Cranes) award for Best Safety Innovation of the Year for the ALE has been awarded the Golden Bridge Trade &
Route Survey Tool, a computerised system that automatically logs accurate Investment Award for Best Innovation in Export.
route descriptions on digital maps. The tool attaches to the roof of a car,
measuring the route and minimising the need to step out of the vehicle. The British Ambassador to Belgium, Alison Rose, presented
The Route Survey Tool also alerts drivers to any points of interest on the the award to ALE at a ceremony in Brussels, Belgium.
route so they can prepare in advance.
SIMPLIFYING COMPLEX SOLUTIONS
The jury was impressed with ALE’s innovative
approach to securing, managing and delivering the Yamal
ALE WINS SC&RA HAULAGE AWARD FOR LNG Project at the Modular Intermediate Storage Yard
in Zeebrugge, Belgium. ALE provided a fully integrated
COMPLEX VENEZUELAN PROJECT solution to the client, which also led to increased traffic for
ALE’s landmark transportation project in Venezuela has won the Haulage
Job of The Year Award, for loads over 500,000 lbs at the Specialized
the Port of Zeebrugge, resulting in the port’s expansion.
Yannick Sel, Sales Director – Global Sales Division, said:
Carriers, and Rigging Association (SC&RA) Awards 2018. “This award is dedicated to all of the ALE staff working
DELIVERING COMPLEX ENGINEERING
on the project. Receiving this recognition, not from within
our own industry but from the Chambers of Commerce,
ALE secured the prize for their transportation of six 22MW power plant shows that ALE has achieved something remarkable.”
engines, weighing a combined total of 1,891 US tonnes, from Italy to the
Santa Ines Refinery Development in Barinas State, Venezuela. As the
distance was so vast, covering almost 1,000 combined land and nautical
river miles, the project was split into three phases over three years. ALE
faced routing and logistics challenges that required complex engineering
studies, co-ordination with different authorities, and significant preparations
with an experienced team.
The award was collected by Javier Martinez Gutierrez, Executive Director
for ALE. He said: “We are really proud of the hard work by everyone
involved across the ALE Group worldwide. This project was a huge
achievement which demonstrated our capability to handle many challenges
and deliver the engines safely and successfully across a route that was
incredibly varied, involving different terrains and environments.”
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Office News
ALE TOPS CRANE LIST IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
ALE has emerged as number one in a list of the top 100 crane owning companies in Australia
and New Zealand.
The list was compiled by Cranes and Lifting magazine and follows up on a previous list of top
50 crane owning companies in the region, which ALE also topped.
ALE’s Australian branch has a number of both mobile and crawler cranes, as well as being able
to draw on the group’s global fleet of equipment. This gives ALE’s Australian branch a total
maximum load capacity of 39,960t – over 13,000t more than their regional competitors.
MIDDLE EAST EXPERTISE SHARED AT INDUSTRY EXHIBITION
Two ALE employees participated in discussion panels at this year’s
Breakbulk Middle East 2018 conference and exhibition, UAE. Both
employees shared their knowledge, based on their experiences of
working across the region.
Alberto Pittaluga, Director of ALE’s Iraq and Italy branches,
spoke on the subject of Risk Management: Handling Projects in
Post-Conflict Regions. Alberto discussed how to succeed when
faced with challenges such as destroyed infrastructure, scarce
equipment, banking and personal safety.
DELIVERING COMPLEX SOLUTION ACROSS ALL GEOGRAPHIES
Edward Talbot, General Manager of ALE’s Abu Dhabi and regional
head office branch, discussed a case study on Kuwait’s Project
TRANSPORT CAPABILITIES INCREASE ACROSS SOUTH AMERICA
ALE has significantly increased their overall transportation offering
with the purchase of eight new Iveco Trakker trucks for use in
Argentina and Chile.
The new trucks have been delivered to the regional base in Argentina,
to be used across Argentina and Chile. These new trucks will be
added to the current fleet of enhanced transportation equipment,
such as conventional, semi-trailers and extendables, as part of the
new transportation division. This division will be based in the regional
head office in Argentina and will enable ALE to cater for their client’s
transportation requirements.
EQUIPMENT SUITABLE TO SPECIFIC MARKETS
“We wanted to increase our transport capabilities as we often have to
negotiate terrain that has unprepared roads. The decision was made
to purchase these trucks because of their off-road characteristics. This
makes them particularly suitable for the region’s roads and the specific
routes we take,” explained Walter Rago, General Manager of ALE’s
Argentina branch.
“Their sturdy features, including the chassis, suspension and engine
capabilities, will help when negotiating the difficult Patagonian roads.
Along with the new division, the trucks will be used to strengthen
ALE’s service offering across the region and their presence in the
region’s wind energy market specifically.”
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Environment – a country which has large growth plans. He gave his
thoughts on the common heavylifting and transportation challenges in
Kuwait, which has required barges to make beach landings and other
complex manoeuvres, and how ALE has overcome them. He also
discussed how to deal with limited port space and power cables, as
well as delays because of road modifications.
The new Iveco Trakkers are the latest addition to ALE’s South
American transportation fleet, which includes 42 axle lines of
conventional trailer and two extendable semi-trailers.
“Along with the new division,
the trucks will be used to
strengthen ALE’s service offering
across the region.”
ALE INCREASES LOCAL SERVICES
IN AUSTRALIA
ALE has opened a new branch in Melbourne to optimise their service offering.
The Melbourne office can provide clients with ALE’s full range of services, with
a specific focus on civil works as well as wind services.
The increased presence in Australia means ALE is closer to their clients in the
Melbourne area and can offer greater localised services throughout Victoria.
This is the first branch to open in Victoria and will join ALE’s well-established
Brisbane and Gladstone branches.
Algeria
BUSINESS EXPANSION IN AFRICA
ALE has expanded its business operations in Africa and opened new
offices in Nigeria and Ghana. Egypt
With two established offices in South Africa and a sales presence in
Algeria, Ethiopia and Egypt, the Nigeria and Ghana offices means ALE Ghana
has seven branches in Africa and an indication of the company’s drive
to expand its footprint across the continent.
Ethiopia
In Accra, Ghana, ALE has established a joint venture with Jacob Nigeria
Lawren Ltd, complete with a dedicated business development
manager and a fleet of heavy transport modular trailers and prime
movers to focus on providing transport and installation services to the
local power generation market. Johannesburg
“The new partnership is the result of ALE’s response to the increasing
demand for heavy road haulage that the country is experiencing,”
explained Jose Luis Salamanca Garcia, Sales Manager for ALE.
“We are committed to providing our engineering and operational Cape Town
expertise to our clients in Ghana. With a dedicated business
development manager, local partners and transport equipment,
Adrian Jordaan, General Manager in Nigeria, said: “We have
we can optimise any potential future opportunities in the country.”
established an extensive reputation for our heavylifting capabilities
Recognised as one of the leading economies in Africa, the Nigeria within the oil and gas industry all over the globe. We want to bring the
office will be focused on business development for oil and gas, same levels of engineering and service excellence that our clients are
petrochemical, offshore, power generation and shipyards projects accustomed to across the world, such as compliance with ISO 9001
taking place within the country and West Africa. The Lagos and 14001, as well as OHSAS18001. As part of our concerted drive and
branch in Nigeria will hold commercial, operations and engineering strategy, we made the decision to expand our business opportunities
teams to deliver efficient relationships with the potential to develop within this market and position ourselves within closer reach to local
a fully functioning office to carry out full project execution. clients in West Africa.”
CONBIT EDUCATES TOTAL’S LIFTING EXPERTS
Conbit, who is part of the ALE group, was invited to showcase
its offshore lifting expertise at the Lifting and Handling Seminar
Bram van Oirschot, Bart Steerneman and Joop de Fouw from Conbit
gave a presentation on ‘temporary offshore lifting solutions’, as well as
by Total E&P. encouraging constructive discussions on the topic and coordinating a
practical exercise to work on.
The seminar, which takes place every two years at the company’s
training complex in Paris, France, was attended by many of Total’s “The seminar was well-received and we hope that we contributed to
clients, including CPLOs (Competent Person Lifting Operators) and an increased safety awareness for the global lifting teams that were
SLSs (Site Lifting Supervisors) from all over the world. present,” explained Bram van Oirschot, Sales Manager for Conbit.
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Equipment News Project News

LATEST TOWER CRANE INVESTMENT BRINGS TIME AND ALE REACHES MILESTONE IN OFFSHORE
COST SAVINGS WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION
ALE has added three new tower cranes to their extensive global fleet that are expected to ALE has completed a major project milestone and lifted the two
make cost and time savings for clients in the wind sector. sections (T1 and T2) of a telescopic tower - the first self-installing
telescopic offshore wind turbine in Arinaga, Gran Canaria. The T2
The innovative K1650L crane has lifting capabilities like no other free-standing tower
section, weighing 240t, and the T1 section, weighing 360t, both
crane on the wind energy market, with an increased lifting height, and the ability to work
measured 31.5m high.
at high wind speeds and with uneven or small hardstands.
This is part of the H2020 ELICAN project lead by ESTEYCO, where
The compactness of this free-standing pedestal crane means that civil works and costs
ALE is part of the Consortium who aim to build the first self-installing
are ultimately reduced, without the need to be tied-in to the turbine tower. The low
telescopic offshore wind turbine for a Siemens-Gamesa 5MW
counterweight, increased visibility and quick assembly functionality optimises overall Cecilio Barahona, Project Engineer for ALE, said: “It is fantastic to
turbine in the Canary Islands. ALE is responsible for the tower lifting
project efficiency. be involved in such a unique project that will revolutionise renewable
operations and the coupling between the tower and the Auxiliary
energy production. We are really happy with the achievements so far,
Thanks to the short 70m boom, the area to boom up and down can be significantly Floating System, as well as the final offshore installation.
with the successful assembly of the two sections.”
shortened, when compared to any equivalent lattice boom crane. This, together with the
Due to the complexity of the project, ALE started planning in January
very short minimum boom radius, allows the developer to reduce the portion of land to be The connection of the Auxiliary Floating System and final offshore
2016, before performing the tower section test lifts in December
acquired and cleared, significantly reducing costs and environmental impact. installation is expected to take place in May 2018. In this final lifting
2017. In March 2018, ALE completed the lifting test of the T2 section
manoeuvre, the sections, comprising of blades and nacelle weighing
The crane can be transported and even partially rigged, reducing the relocation time with nacelle, weighing a total of 490t.
540t and 900t, will be lifted using strand jacks and a new horizontal
and schedule.
During the project, ALE’s R&D department was responsible for guidance system.
“As ALE secure more complex scopes of balance of plant (BoP) within the wind markets, developing a unique Wi-Fi system enabling the manoeuvres to be
Finally, the 5MW turbine will be connected to the electrical cable and
we wanted to invest in the most suitable equipment for these operations,” explains Danilo performed with wireless equipment. Furthermore, it was in charge of
the energy production is expected to start by second part of 2018.
Viappiani, Regional Engineering Manager. managing the manoeuvres from a boat located away from the tower.

“We work closely with our clients to understand potential challenges in the future, such
as increased hub heights or heavier components, and where there is the opportunity to
make time and cost savings. The tower crane solution has lifting capabilities like no other INAUGURAL PROJECT FOR INNOVATIVE
on the market, and by investing in these cranes, it represents a further ground-breaking
advancement in our step to become world leaders in the renewable wind industry.” TOWER CRANES
The cranes are currently being deployed at Wind Energy Holding’s Thepharak T5 wind farms ALE is utilising two innovative tower cranes on Wind Energy Holding’s
in Thailand, where ALE has been contracted to provide the full-service TCI and BoP scopes. Thepharak wind farms, Thailand, to handle and install over 700 wind
components.

ALE was contracted to perform both the craneage and installation of

60 wind turbine generators (WTGs), with the components weighing
JACKING CAPACITY INCREASES TO OVER 100,000T up to 120t each and a hub height of 157m.

ALE has increased its jacking capacity to over 100,000t with the The Mega Jack’s towers were utilised for the first time in Mexico in Commencing in December, ALE used two of the new K1650L
introduction of new jacking systems and enhancements to existing March, while other existing towers are operational on other projects tower cranes, as well as crawler and mobile cranes to lift and install
technologies. in both Australia and the UAE. the WTG components.

In order to fill a gap in the market and satisfy client demand to perform
the jacking operations on three jobs at the same time, ALE has built
four new towers for the Mega Jack.
ALE’s R&D team designed and fabricated the new towers in Breda,
the Netherlands. Now with 16 towers, each with 5,200t capacity, the
original Mega Jack has over 83,000t capacity.
In addition, when combined with the other jacking systems in the
fleet, like the Mega Jack 800 and the new Mega Jack 300, this brings
ALE’s total jacking capacity to a huge 100,000t.
“We are always looking at developing new solutions to upcoming
challenges and work closely with our clients to find out how we can
help them. We have seen an increase in demand for the Mega Jack
and, as such, we decided to build additional towers to satisfy three
projects that are taking place at a similar time,” explained Technical
Director Ronald Hoefmans.
The K1650L cranes were chosen as the low counterweight, increased
“These new developments visibility, quick assembly functionality, ability to work in high winds and
with uneven or small hardstands optimises overall project efficiency.
represent a huge milestone for “We pride ourselves on our extensive and innovative equipment fleet,
both ALE and the heavylifting investing in the latest technologies for the sector and the challenges
posed. For this project, we are using the most time and cost-effective
industry.” method to install WTGs at this hub height. By using these compact
pedestal cranes, the civil works and costs have been significantly
reduced for our client. The crane has lifting capabilities like no other
tower crane on the market and we are pleased with the good results
in lifting and installation activities on the project so far,” explained
Tommy Quik, Project Manager for ALE.
The project is expected to complete in June 2018.

“This huge increase in capacity for ALE demonstrates our continuing

“We are using the most time
commitment to growing not only our abilities to lift greater amounts and cost-effective method to
and weights, but also our range and variation of jacking equipment.
These new developments represent a huge milestone for both ALE install WTGs at this hub height.”
and the heavylifting industry.”

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THAMES TIDEWAY MILESTONE REACHED USING BESPOKE LIFTING SYSTEM
ALE has completed the second phase of work on the Thames
Tideway project in London, UK, with the use of a time and
cost-saving lifting system. ALE successfully loaded-in and
transported 72 components, weighing between 9t-119t, for
two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs).
INNOVATION TO COMBAT CIVIL AND RAIL CHALLENGES
The work was completed on behalf of FLO – the joint venture,
comprised of Ferrovial Agroman and Laing O’Rourke, which is
delivering the central segment of the project. ALE secured the
contract due to the confidence the client had in their R&D division’s
innovative methodology that could complete the scope quickly and
cost-effectively.
ALE designed a bespoke lifting solution and cradles to hold the
fully-constructed TBMs. ALE’s first phase of work on the project
began in November 2017, with the construction of two TBM cradles
in Tideway Central’s laydown area.
BESPOKE ENGINEERING SOLUTION
In January 2018, the second phase commenced with the delivery of
components to the site, using a specially designed sheerleg system
“By designing the sheerleg to specifically fit within
the capacity of the jetty, we could provide the most
cost-effective method to the client.”
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to unload the heaviest items and a crawler crane for the remaining
components. Both methods were chosen as the best equipment to
maximise the lifting schedule within the available tidal window and
optimised cost savings.
“By designing the sheerleg to specifically fit within the capacity of the
jetty, we could provide the most cost-effective method to the client.
The bespoke equipment we designed for the Thames Tideway project
has enabled us to complete the first two phases swiftly and safely,”
explained Chris Horan, ALE’s Project Manager.
“There are so many stakeholders involved across the whole project, so
we are delighted to have successfully coordinated the transportation of
so many components within the tight project schedule. We are looking
forward to progressing to the next phase of the Thames Tideway project.”
The next phase will involve the assembly of the components onto
he cradles by the client, where ALE will then complete their scope
by transporting the two TBMs on site and lowering them down a
65m deep shaft.
The Thames Tideway project involves the construction of a 25km
underground tunnel, up to 66m deep, which will help to expand
London’s sewerage system.
ALE USES FLOATOVER JACKS TO INSTALL ONE OF THE WORLD’S LONGEST
LINKSPAN BRIDGES
ALE has installed one of the world’s longest linkspan bridges using “This part of India witnesses massive tidal variations; in fact, some
the innovative hydraulic floatover jacks in Gujarat, India. of the highest tidal variation in the world. Therefore, the operation
required a timely and synchronised solution with little room for
Measuring 100m long and weighing 950t, the linkspan bridge needed
error,” explained Matthew Hodgson, Engineering Manager for
to be installed onto the Dahej-Gogha Ro-Pax ferry using jacking,
ALE – Offshore Services.
mooring and ballasting techniques.
GLOBAL EXPERTISE DELIVERED LOCALLY
TRUSTED ADVISOR
Dan Kempin, Business Development Manager for ALE-Offshore
In January, ALE deployed its specialist ALE-Offshore Services division
Services, said: “We needed to navigate the bureaucratic complexities
to perform the necessary calculations, engineering designs and
and drew on our group resources as the foundation of our expertise.
testing, and offshore operations, including mooring and ballasting.
Unlike other installation methods that would have required up to 11m
ALE used one of its latest pieces of technology, the 3m stroke
of dredging, we only needed 2m, which was the ideal solution as
floatover jacks, to install the bridge.
it saved time and money for the client. This is a great milestone for
This is the inaugural job for the hydraulic floatover jacks and they were the client and ALE – Offshore Services and shows the jack’s unique
ideally suited to perform the quick floatovers that can counterbalance capabilities for projects like this.”
the fast currents and the high tidal range of over 10m – within some
This new Ro-Ro bridge will reduce travel time to 1 hour 30 minutes
of the highest variations in the world.
compared to 7 hours travelling by road around the Gulf of Cambay, as
The quay side part of the link span had to be positioned onto a fixed sea transport connections are opened from Dahej and Gogha via ferry.
support, with the opposite end of the support fixed to a floating
A video of the operations can be viewed here:
pontoon. As the weight of the link span was gradually taken by the
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeg5y9rzqvI
floating pontoon, the buoyancy constantly changed and the jacks
were used to incline and lower the link span into place.
“The operation
required a timely
and synchronised
solution with little
room for error.”
RECORD-BREAKING EVAPORATOR MOVE IN
SAUDI ARABIA
ALE has broken another world record to transport the world’s heaviest
evaporator, weighing 5,134t, in Saudi Arabia.
ALE was contracted to perform the full delivery scope of the evaporator as
well as the steam transformers, lime filters and brine manifold to the Shoaiba
Desalination Plant Project in Shoaiba, 100km south of the port city, Jeddah.
COMPLEXITY MADE SIMPLE
Commencing in April, ALE first received and handled the items at the plant’s jetty.
The evaporator was loaded-in using 186 axle line of Generation 3 SPMT in a 3 x 2
file 62 configuration. Smaller, different configurations were used for the other items.
These were then transported 1km to the Shoaiba Desalination Plant Project site.
Once on site, ALE had to negotiate the challenging route within the plant. To
avoid the unnecessary removal of obstacles and pass over fences, aspects of
the cargo structure were modified.
Andrew Spink, General Manager for ALE’s Saudi Arabia branch, commented:
“It is fantastic to be involved in transporting cargo of this sheer size and scale that
makes it such a landmark move. This was a complex operation, not only in terms
of the pieces involved, but also the logistics of receiving almost 200 axle lines of
SPMT and mobilising an experienced transport crew.
It was completed successfully and sailed away within the time constraints
all thanks to our team’s flexibility, local expertise and effective co-ordination
between ALE’s Middle East branches.”
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Division Focus
In 2017 ALE set up a new global division providing specialist services
in the wind energy sector: ALE – Wind Services.
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
This division acts as a ‘centre of excellence’, comprising a dedicated
team of experts with over 40 years’ specialist combined experience
in wind farm construction across the globe. The division focuses
primarily on the developing regions for the mechanical and electrical
installation, Balance of Plant (BoP), maintenance and project
management, with one simplified interface for optimised cost,
contract and project management.
The division operates world-wide to compliment the core
transportation and heavylifting services of ALE’s local branches, whilst
providing an enhanced level of specialist expertise. Based in strategic
global locations, our people also have the expertise to understand the
localised market conditions, challenges and regulations in line with
international project management.
ALE’s dedicated Wind Services division works with major suppliers,
developers, and engineering, procurement and construction
contractors (EPCs) to deliver specialised project engineering that
can be fully customised to client requirements. As a result, ALE has
opened a new office in Melbourne, Australia, as well as Alicante,
Spain, with proficient new teams who are experienced within the field
and have the necessary civils and wind-energy knowledge to oversee
the client requirements.
FULL SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR WTG DELIVERY
“Having grown a good reputation within the wind industry, the
requirements of our clients are changing and we identified a gap
in the market for a heavylifting company that can provide a BoP
package, including the flexibility of bespoke crane, transport and
installation solutions from one single point,” explained Matthias
Breu, General Manager for ALE - Wind Services.
“We identified a gap in the market for a
heavylifting company that can provide a BoP
package, including the flexibility of bespoke
crane, transport and installation solutions
from one single point.”
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“This team will maximise our current localised offering and position
ALE on a truly global level for these specialist wind services that is ALE DEMONSTRATES
unparalleled within the industry.” FULL-SERVICE WIND
ALE has invested in the latest technology, such as the K1650L tower SCOPE FOR EL LLANO
crane, to ensure that we can meet our clients’ demands and the next WIND FARM, ARGENTINA
generation of turbines. Selecting the most suitable equipment and
main crane specifications is fundamental in optimising the logistics, Overview: ALE has successfully
health and safety, and installation sequence as well as fundamental provided the full-service package
to the build rate and the overall success of the project. for the El Llano wind farm, including
the discharging and port handling,
Sectors: Renewables. transportation, assembly and
electro-mechanical installation of 14
Equipment: In co-operation with the local branches, divisional
wind turbines.
projects utilise the ALE group’s specialist equipment for the renewable
energy sector. This includes an extensive range of blade, low bed and Services Required: The 14 wind
extendable trailers, as well as tower clamps and low profile wind tower turbines comprised 154 components.
adaptors which enable tower sectors to be transported under standard ALE received the wind components at
bridges. ALE has some of the largest wind energy-specific mobile and Puerto Madryn, in Patagonia.
tower cranes with minimal civil footprints and high-wind compatibility.
They were then transported to site using
Services: Port handling and storage, inland transportation and lifting, a variety of trailers suited to the job at
BoP (civil and electrical works), electrical and mechanical installation, hand. ALE utilised 36 conventional axle
and maintenance support of wind components. lines and two spacers, three extendable
semi-trailers plus two trailers of different
capabilities.
For the discharge on site, ALE provided
several cranes, ranging from 95t capacity
to 250t capacity.
For the installation and assembly scope,
ALE positioned an LR1600 W/2 crawler
as the main crane, an LTM1500 mobile
crane, an LTM1250 mobile crane as well
as an LTM1095 mobile crane for the
assembly of the T1 and T2 sections and
supporting activities.
The project is ongoing and is currently
at the assembly and electromechanical
installation phase, where ALE has an
experienced team of 45 to carry out the
rigging and operations for the installation
and transportation.
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ALE FOCUSES ON RISK MANAGEMENT WITH CLIENT WORKSHOPS

HSQE ALE has focused on its risk management and increased client
engagement by conducting workshops with clients in the Middle East.
The sessions have been part of a collaboration between ALE’s
SAFETY COMMUNICATION AND TIME Commercial and HSQE teams to provide greater engagement with
MANAGEMENT AWARD WIN clients in order to create the safest possible work environment. They
enable ALE and their clients to agree best practice on sites, as well as
ALE has won an award for outstanding safety awareness, after share ideas and previous lessons that have been learnt.
impressing a client with their communication and time management
whilst performing three load-outs in South Korea as part of the Johan ALE has run numerous risk management sessions over the last year
Sverdrup project. with companies including DHL, ABB, GE and Lamprell, and ALE has
been able to adapt the sessions to each client. Knowing that every
There were numerous contractors working on the project and the client client has different needs, some sessions have been held within large
was particularly impressed with ALE’s levels of communication, which groups, while others have been more intimate.
kept the client regularly updated about any safety issues. The client also
praised how ALE had managed the tight schedule and site deadlines Jeff Dean, Technical Sales Manager for ALE’s Middle East branch,
without compromising on safety. said, “We have chosen to take the initiative with our clients and
differentiate ourselves by conducting more mature and diligent risk
management. Ultimately, this translates to lower risks and costs across
all of our projects.”
“The early client engagement ensures we can gain a clear
understanding of a client’s requirements. It also saves time that might
otherwise be lost due to a lack of or breakdown in communications.”
Working alongside others in the industry has enabled ALE to identify
methods to increase efficiency and the company plans to continue
driving risk engagement by conducting more sessions in the future.
“They enable ALE and their clients
to agree best practice on sites.”

An extra crew ensured that employees could be guaranteed enough

rest during the two-week operation. This also enabled the operation
to be carried out at a steady pace. ALE held daily meetings to discuss
any safety issues onsite, which ensured they could be handled and SAFETY INITIATIVE PROVES A SUCCESS
communicated across all parties consistently.
ALE’s in-house safety initiative has proved a real success for gaining act on a ladder and ensuring that the ladder could be secured for
The operation consisted of the weighing and load-out of three modules, insight and making improvements in the business, with several future use, demonstrating the use of appropriate personal, protective
weighing 6,223t, 9,239t and 9,766t respectively, and measuring employees in ALE’s Global Projects Division (GPD) recognised for equipment (PPE) at all times on site, taking responsibility to survey
approximately 80m x 20m x 30m. their contributions. site ground and providing positive HSQE improvement suggestions.
The modules form part of the Riser platform. This will be the first of four Every month, GPD recognises employees who have demonstrated Employees were also recognised for proactive actions like
platforms to be installed as part of the Johan Sverdrup oil field project in or encouraged excellent HSQE behaviours. Each recipient receives a demonstrating the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
the North Sea, near Stavanger, Norway. recognition certificate and is also awarded with a small prize. at all times on site and taking up responsibility to survey a site ground.
The latter ensured cranes were prevented from toppling during
GPD work on specialist long-term projects across the globe, including
base-levelling and assembly for the operation.
high profile operations like the recent award-winning Yamal LNG and
Sakhalin projects. The safety awards have been running since 2015 To date, awards have been presented on projects in several countries,
and anyone working on a GPD project is eligible. including Brazil, Belgium, Russia, Nigeria, and the UK.
CORPORATE SOCIAL Awards can be given for positive and reactive initiatives, such as
RESPONSIBILITY initiating a procedure for reporting defective tools, reporting an unsafe

EXPERTISE INCREASES
ALE has boosted its Corporate Social
Responsibility expertise and plans to be
more proactive with the support of Eva
Merino, HSQE Manager for ALE’s Spanish
branch, who has completed a Master’s
degree in Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) at the University of Alcalá, Spain.

The CSR degree examined the various

consequences of corporate activities,
including the social, economic, ethical
and HSE impact. Eva studied numerous
areas, including public policy, ethics, law,
and HSE. Eva has already begun to put her
knowledge into practice and is currently
analysing the types of action ALE can take
as part of ALE’s CSR policy.

“This is an important step in Eva’s personal

development and will also help prepare ALE
for the future,” said Gary Hewitt, Group
HSQE Manager. “With the knowledge and
skills this qualification has provided, Eva will
be able to help take ALE to the forefront,
working towards sustainable operations and
resilient environments.”

Eva will be advising other HSQE managers

around the globe, as well as helping to shape
the ALE Group Key Performance Indicators
in 2018.
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Q&A – KIMBERLY MYERS, PROJECT ASSISTANT FOR ALE’S USA BRANCH

ALE People
ALE INVESTS IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERING TALENT
As part of ALE’s hunt for the next generation of engineering talent,
the leadership team from ALE’s UK branch hosted a dynamic
assessment event in January 2018.
A total of 24 engineering undergraduates took part across two
separate assessment days, completing a total of 11 exercises
and tasks which tested their problem solving, communication,
presentation, time management, drawing and technical capabilities.
The five successful students were invited to join the engineering
teams within the Hixon, Middlesbrough and Breda branches on a
12-month industrial placement, starting in the Summer of 2018.
More than 200 candidates applied from various universities across
Europe.
During their 12-month placements, the students will be involved in a
range of tasks, both office and site-based.
“In addition to providing valuable support to our engineering functions,
the objective of this programme is to spot and engage people who will fit
with, and be able to add to the company’s unique engineering capability
once they have completed their degree studies. This opportunity could
be in the UK or in any of ALE’s global locations,” explained Chris Hines,
Group Recruitment, Learning and Development Manager.
Q: When did you join ALE?
A: I joined the company in January 2016.
When I started, I was supporting the
Sakhalin project in Russia, as I had
previously worked on the project. My job
has grown into a huge office management-
type role and it’s been an enormous
learning experience because of how much
ALE is growing in the US.
Q: Describe your role and what it involves?
A:  I cover a lot of different things and get
involved in a variety of tasks, from
co-ordinating the health insurance and
travel arrangements, to managing accounts
and processing invoices. One of my main
responsibilities is supporting the sales
team in the US. This could include adding
information into our client database (CRM)
and arranging employee training on the
system. I also manage all the company
licensing, obtaining any permits that ALE
may need to work in a different state
or county.
As the Houston office is growing, I’m also
providing more HR and recruitment
support. I set up the new starters, making
sure all their computer software needs are
set up, cell phones and business cards
ready upon the first day of work.
Q: What is a typical day like?
A:  I never know how my day is going to be.
I arrive, sort out the office facilities and
emails, address any accounts, process
invoices and handle any insurance issues.
After that, it’s mainly following up on
outstanding issues. I assist the sales team
with CRM, proposals and non-disclosure
agreements, as needed. After my routine
is done, everything varies afterwards.
Q: How has the branch changed since you
have worked here?
A: Yes, in the beginning this office was only a
sales office for the ALE – Global Projects
Divison. Now we have more employees
and have acquired equipment, including
60 axle lines of SPMTs and 2 PPUs. We
are working on securing more heavy haul
transportation work. Business in the US
has really been picking up and we are
currently bidding on lots of work across the
US and Canada.
Q: What do you enjoy most about working
for ALE?
A: I like staying busy, learning new things
and I enjoy working with people from
different parts of the world. Every day is
something new so I’m constantly learning
– not just about equipment, but also how
ALE functions internally. Also, I really enjoy
working exhibitions because I get to assist
in the coordination of the booth, meet
clients face-to-face and watch our ALE
sales team at work. It’s exciting.
Going forward, I hope to learn and grow
more in my role with ALE.

“It’s been an enormous learning experience because

of how much ALE is growing in the US.”
SUPERVISOR EXPERTISE IS ENHANCED
WITH LAUNCH OF DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
ALE has enhanced their Supervisor expertise with the introduction of a
dedicated internal course: The Supervisor Development Programme.

VALUE IS TO ADDED TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Recognising the crucial role that Supervisors play in ensuring that
projects are carried out safely, on time, within budget, to a high
standard, ALE’s Board of Directors have put their full support behind
a series of initiatives.

A ‘Supervisors Round Table’ has been established which comprises

12 Supervisors from across the ALE Group, along with Board
members and contributors from internal HSQE and Learning and
Development teams, to lead these initiatives that will benefit and
support their colleagues.

The programme is being delivered by ALE’s in-house training team,

using a mix of face-to-face workshops as well as practical sessions.
A pilot took place at ALE’s Spanish office in April, with a view to
roll-out the programme across the ALE Group throughout the
remainder of 2018.

The programme has been designed by Charles Green, Regional

Training Manager for ALE’s Abu Dhabi branch. Charles commented:
“We designed this
“Our operational teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we programme to ensure we
designed this programme to ensure we are giving the team all the
tools they need to succeed. The aim is to enhance their expertise are giving the team all the
with management and interpersonal skills, whilst giving them the
empowerment necessary to ensure operations are executed safely.” tools they need to succeed.”
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Case studies –
Case studies – Europe Africa, Caspian and Middle East

PRE-ASSEMBLY OF OFFSHORE WIND BESPOKE METHODOLOGY FOR

COMPONENTS, NORTHERN IRELAND HULL ROTATION, SOUTH AFRICA
OVERVIEW: ALE has successfully completed the pre-assembly works OVERVIEW: ALE has successfully performed the
for 51 offshore wind turbines, for the Walney Extension offshore wind loading, transportation and rotation of a ship hull,
farm in Belfast. weighing 100t, in Table Bay Harbour, South Africa.

SERVICES REQUIRED: ALE utilised one 750t capacity, two 300t SERVICES REQUIRED: The hull was first loaded onto
capacity and one 1,200t capacity cranes to discharge and assemble the 24 axle lines of SPT in a configuration of 3 file 16.
51 wind turbines at Belfast Harbour. These were chosen as they were the best transport
solution, suitable for the dimensions of the hull.
The wind turbine components comprised of nacelles and towers sections.
The components were discharged from a delivery vessel and then The hull was then transported from the fabrication
transported to a temporary storage area on a variety of trailers, suited to warehouse to the rotation area within the harbour.
each specific component. ALE used 8 axle lines of SPMT, 12 axle lines
The hull, which was built upside down to reduce the
of SPT for site movements of the tower sections and nacelles.
man hours spent on fabrication work, then needed to
The blades were moved around site on ALE’s blade transportation be rotated. Considering the hull’s asymmetrical shape, it
system which was specially designed in-house by ALE to carry the blades. could not be rotated using the normal cradle method and
This was the first time this transport system has been utilised. ALE was tasked with finding an alternative solution.

As part of ALE’s four-year crane framework agreement, ALE has been Instead, ALE utilised three 220t cranes to rotate the
continuously lifting and moving on site and has now completed the full hull 90 degrees, detach the third crane, relocate it
scope for the shore operation, ready for the offshore installation. to the opposite side, reattach it and completing the
rotation. This methodology was favourable to the
client as it saved costs as only three, not four, cranes
were required.

The hull was then transported back on the SPTs to

THE MEGA JACK 800 USED IN the fabrication warehouse and offloaded using the
QUICK AND MULTI-SERVICE BRIDGE trailers’ hydraulics.

INSTALLATION, BELGIUM The project was completed in three days.

OVERVIEW: ALE has successfully demonstrated its multi-service
capabilities when performing the load-out and installation of the
arc bridge, weighing 1,200t, using the Mega Jack 800 in Antwerp,
Belgium, for De Vlaamse Waterweg. ALE had only one weekend to
complete the operations; this was only possible by using the Mega
Jack 800 as operation time is reduced.
SERVICES REQUIRED: In order to complete the different
techniques and operations, ALE ensured logistics were optimised
to work with the limited room available on the barge. The bridge LIFTING OF HEAVY FERTILISER PLANT
deck and arches were transferred from the construction supports
onto 40 axle lines of SPMT with 4 PPUs in a configuration of 4 x 4 file
EQUIPMENT IN ASWAN, EGYPT
4/6 row. ALE then loaded-out the bridge deck, longitudinally from the OVERVIEW: ALE has completed the lifting of 11
fabrication site at Gent. heavy items, weighing up to 494t, at a fertiliser plant in
The bridge was then transported 75km with the SPMTs by barge Aswan, Egypt.
to Antwerp on the Scheldt River. In order to pass under the low
SERVICES REQUIRED: The largest and heaviest items
bridges on route, the arches of the bridge were positioned in pieces
were the ammonia converter, weighing, 494t, and the
on top of the bridge deck with a restricted height.
pool reactor and absorber, each weighing 347t.
Once in Antwerp, the bridge was loaded-in transversally at the site
near the final location. Here, the arches were fully assembled over ALE transported the pieces using conventional trailers,
three months and then the entire bridge structure was jacked-up until they were close to the foundation and within the
using four 500t climbing jacks and loaded-out using 28 axle lines of radius of the crane.
SPMT in a configuration of 2 x 4 file 14. It was transported by barge
ALE lifted the items into position using 400t and 800t
2.5km under high voltage lines to the final installation site.
capacity cranes. The LR1800 was the main crane while the
The bridge was then installed into its final position. To position the LR1400 assisted with most of the lifts by lifting in tandem,
bridge higher than the abutments, the bridge was jacked-up 8m followed by the erection and the subsequent installation.
using ALE’s Mega Jack 800 and strand lashing was installed to
protect the bridge against the wind and float-in forces. The Mega The lifting system included a 700t capacity rocker beam,
Jack 800 is one of the most stable jacking solutions on the market, consisting of different sections that, together with the
making it the ideal solution that also increased safety. choice of hoisting gear, enabled ALE to adjust the length
depending on the characteristics and hoisting points of
ALE used tugboats to float-in the bridge into its position, the
each piece.
bridge was then lowered by 3m in between the abutments, with
a clearance of 160mm. The bridge was then set-down onto the
temporary bearings.
A video of the operations can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tMqRpGuSGE&t=291s

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Case studies – Americas
COST-EFFECTIVE INSTALLATION OF THE OLYMPIC STADIUM ROOF
SECTIONS, ARGENTINA
OVERVIEW: ALE has completed the installation of six roof sections,
weighing 50t each, for the Parque Roca Olympic swimming pool in
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
SERVICES REQUIRED: ALE installed the six roof sections, as well as
a springboard and steel structure.
ALE used a 600t capacity crawler crane with a luffing jib at a 48m
radius and 30.5m mast to lift each section. By deploying this crane,
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which is slightly smaller than other crane options, ALE delivered a
more efficient configuration and was ultimately a more cost-effective
method for the client.
ALE completed the roof lifts in two months.
The roof forms part of the Parque Roca stadium that will host the
Youth Olympic Games later in the year.
PORTAINER CRANE MOVE SHOWCASING MULTI-SERVICE EXPERTISE, CHILE
OVERVIEW: ALE has performed the jacking and skidding of a ALE used eight 150t skid shoes with four 22t jacks and four 300t skid
portainer crane, weighing 1,400t, at the Terminal Pacifico Sur shoes with four 43t jacks to move the crane 60m.
Valparaiso port in Valparaiso, Chile.
The total length skidded during the operation was 120m.
SERVICES REQUIRED: The crane was skidded away from a set of
ALE completed the manoeuvre in 40 hours.
railway tracks so that the port could increase the quay efficiency and
four cranes could be relocated.
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Case studies – Australasia and Asia Pacific
FULL TCI PACKAGE OF WIND TURBINES FOR THE TOLO 1 PROJECT, INDONESIA
OVERVIEW: ALE is currently performing the transport, craneage and
installation of 20 Siemens Gamesa wind turbine components for Vena
Energy’s Tolo 1 project site in Jeneponto, in South Sulawesi province.
SERVICES REQUIRED: As part of the whole contract, ALE has been
tasked to provide the full TCI package of 20 Siemens Gamesa wind
turbines comprising five tower sections to make up a total of 220
abnormal loads.
The components were received at the Makassar Port, where they
were unloaded and stored. The generators, weighing 74t each, and the
tower sections, the heaviest weighing 86t, were loaded onto 11 axle
lines of conventional trailers in a configuration of 3 x 2 file 5 as well
as 6 axle lines of clamp tower trailers. This was the first time these
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specialist clamp tower trailers had been used in Indonesia and they
were ideally suited when negotiating the overhead restrictions on the
challenging route as the driving height could be reduced.
For the 64m-long blades, 12 axle lines of specialist extendable blade
trailers were utilised in a configuration of 3 x 2 file 4 axles.
So far, ALE has transported 40% of the components almost 100km
to the site.
The craneage recently started with the completion of pre-population
on two turbine foundations using a 450t mobile crane.
The main-build operation will commence soon using a specialist
750t crane.
WEIGHING AND LOAD-OUT OF 20,000T MODULES, SOUTH KOREA
OVERVIEW: ALE has successfully weighed and loaded-out two The modules were then loaded-out onto the same vessel in two
modules for the Martin Linge project in South Korea. separate operations. As the modules had a high centre of gravity, it
was extremely challenging to load them out onto the same vessel and
SERVICES REQUIRED: ALE first performed the weighings of
control the vessel’s stability. For this, ALE utilised a computerised
the utility module, using 24 600t capacity weightors, and the
skidding system to overcome this, as well as quay jacks to monitor
process module, using 32 600t capacity weightors, with ALE’s
the load.
centrally-controlled synchronised weighing system. This system
allowed the client to receive the results of the module weights and The operations were completed within three months.
centre of gravity positions in real time.
A video of the operations can be viewed here:
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TOGETHER, WE BUILD A SAFER FUTURE.

TOGETHER, WE MAKE IT HAPPEN.

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