Shiplift

BLOCKLIFT

A modern alternative to a slipway, floating dock or graving dock. A platform lowered and raised exactly vertically by synchronised hoists brings the ship to quay level; the vessel can be worked on in place or moved onshore.

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BLOCKLIFT · At quay level

Technical specifications

Specifications

Loading capacity
40–30,000 t
Platform speed at max. load
0.2–1 m/min
Vertical platform length
3–20 m
Lift platform length
10–200 m
Lift platform width
5–40 m
Number of lifting mechanisms
4–60 pcs
Capacity per lifting mechanism
100–400 t

Operation

  • The platform is lowered under water
  • The ship is floated over the cradle on the platform
  • Platform, cradle and ship are lifted to quay level by synchronised hoists
  • The ship is worked on in place or moved onshore

Note

  • Values can be changed to the customer's technical requirements.