Construction World February 2017

Project information • Name of client: Transnet • Start date: April 2014 • End date: February 2017 • Main contractor: Stefanutti Stocks Axsys Joint Venture • Principal agent: Transnet Group Capital • Consulting engineers: RCE Consultants • Project value: R760 817 570 (excluding VAT)

that will be caused by the overall weight of the structure (approximately 30 tons) and the large windage area provided by the plating. The effects of wind in the marine environment require thorough consideration in ensuring the safety of our teams and for safe handling of loads. Another innovative engineering feat was the construction of cope beam. → On 13 January the Port of Durban’s Maydon Wharf Precinct serviced Bright Sky, the first vessel to use the common-user berth 14 after reconstruction of both the berths and a handover to port’s operations. Both berth 13 and 14 are now fully operational. See page 24 for the report.

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