29.04.2014

World record for ALE

Heavy transport and lifting company ALE has moved a world record load of 13,191.98 tonnes in Jebel Ali, UAE.

The PUQ deck was the heaviest load moved by Self Propelled Modular Transporters and the record was confirmed and a plaque presented at an event held in Dubai last week.

ALE used 512 SPMT axles to complete the transportation and load-out of the PUQ deck, which measured 98.5 metres long, 46 metres wide and 58.8 metres high. The deck was moved 883 metres and took four hours to transport and 10 hours to complete the load-out.
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ALE has moved a world record load of 13,191.98 tonnes in Jebel Ali, UAE.

The PUQ deck - the largest offshore platform constructed by Lamprell - was loaded-out by ALE at the beginning of April and is currently on-route to the Golden Eagle Area Development (GEAD) in the North Sea.

In addition to the transportation and load-out, ALE provided a range of services including all engineering works, method statements, project management, mooring and assisting with the ballasting.

James Moffat, chief executive officer for the Lamprell group said: “I am pleased to announce the completion and delivery of the second GEAD deck to Nexen, on time and within budget, to world class standards of safety and quality.”

Richard Peckover, executive director, Middle East and Africa for ALE added: “We’re proud to have worked with Lamprell on this landmark project. The industry is continuing to see an increase in the size and weight of offshore structures and it’s great to see that ALE’s capabilities have enabled yet another record to be broken.”