HOW IT WORKS
Self unloading system
Our vessels are equipped with the discharging equipment Thun Cargo Scooper. It consists of an transversal-moving scraper-conveyor which scoops the cargo from the box-shaped holds, feeding it onto a longitudinal conveyor. This scraper transports the cargo to the bucket elevator. The elevator then conveys the cargo up to the boom where it is discharged via a third conveyor, to the required delivery point.
To discharge, the ship’s crew turns the boom into position. Depending on port facility, the cargo may be put on quay, or into a hopper. The boom provides an outreach of between 14,5 meters and 32 meters depending on which vessel is employed. During loading the gear is raised underneath the coamings which makes the loading procedure as easy as loading a conventional vessel. This also makes the vessel well suited for grab discharging since the holds are box-shaped and the discharging gear is ”hidden”.
WHAT OUR VESSELS PROVIDE
Advantages with self-discharging vessels
ALL KINDS OF BULK MATERIALS
The vessels are equipped to transport all kinds of bulk materials from alumina to sticky concentrates
OPERATES WHATEVER THE WEATHER
They offer an enclosed, pollution and dust-free discharging system that will operate efficiently whatever the weather
INDEPENDENTLY DISCHARGING
The self-dischargers will discharge independently around the clock – no need for shore based facilities. Also ensures a minimal level of manpower – no shore hands or no bulldozers required.
ELIMINATES SPLILLAGE OF CARGO
Self unloading eliminates spillage and wastage of cargo, as well as costly, laborious cleaning and trimming
ADJUST RATE
The vessels will, if required, adjust the rate of discharge to concur with the capacity of the receiving facilities
HIGH PACE
The vessels can dispatch cargo at a high pace, providing a quick release of both cargo and capital
CEMENT OPERATIONS
A selection of our vessels have been specially fitted with equipment to be able to discharge cement to two lorry trucks for a continuous operation.
Here is our selfunloader M/V "Malmnes" discharging cement to two trucks for continuous operation.
For more information about cement operations, download our PDF.
