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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.
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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.
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)