Port

Port Handling & Lifting Vehicles

Within a port, containers, general and bulk cargoes are handled by a range of different equipment types from quay cranes, mobile harbour cranes, RTGs, RMGs, ASCs, reach stackers, forklifts, and terminal tractors. These large pieces of equipment and mobile plant represent potential fire risks, exacerbated by the intense operations and harsh working conditions they are subject to on a daily basis.

Furthermore, these machines operate in relatively isolated areas, which are not supported by readily available fire services, and as a consequence a fire could result in the total loss of the equipment – this could have a dramatic impact on operations and the lead time to replace such equipment can be many months. Any business interruption is a major cost to port owners and operators.

Fire Risk

• Engine Compartment / Power Unit: could be diesel, hybrid or electric
• Electrical: malfunctions in any of the complex electric systems, for example the joystick which controls the movement of the boom on a reach stacker and main attachment functions such as side shifting, rotation, and twist lock/unlock
• Hydraulic Components: these are critical to the lifting mechanics of these machines

Recommended product: Stat-X