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MoorMaster™ automated mooring has been in operation at major bulk terminals in Australia and Europe for more than a decade. The technology improves safety, productivity and reduces the need for infrastructure investment.

MoorMaster™ also contributes to improved efficiency in the oil and gas sector by providing innovative systems that safely moor LNG and tanker vessels, thereby also making loading and offloading operations safer.

Moor vessels in 30 seconds, detach in 10 seconds
Increased throughput due to reduced vessel motion
Reduced OPEX, (fuel, tugs, pilots, crew and fender maintenance)
Reduced need of mooring gangs

Improved equipment and personnel safety
Reduced infrastructure construction requirement
Vessel overhang enables long vessels to be moored on short piers, (e.g. Cape size on a Panamax berth)
Reduced environmental impact

Port Hedland, Australia

Iron ore loading

Since 2010

Moorings: Three to four per week

Vessels Up to LOA 295m

Owner: Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA)

Operator: Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA)

Challenge

Iron ore port, serviced by dry bulk carriers of up to 135,000 DWT, 295m LOA
Port originally designed for Panamax vessels, but wanted to increase capacity by accepting larger Cape Size vessels
Operator had critical personnel and vessel safety concerns

Solution

MoorMaster™️ system installed with specifications to withstand the harsh environmental conditions at the port (current, tide, dust, and +45°C)

Key benefits

Increased capacity by accepting larger ships without the need for costly infrastructure investment
Completely safe mooring addressing all health and safety concerns
Resources freed up as less staff is tied up in mooring

“Cavotec MoorMaster™ provided PHPA with a solution to a defined technical problem i.e. fitting a mini cape into a Panamax space. The system has proven to be a great success to date and allowed improved productivity, safety and risk management strategies. Innovative and the leading edge of changing maritime technological solutions.

” John Finch – (A/GM Operations - Harbour Master, Port Hedland Port Authority)

Port of Narvik, Norway (LKAB)

Iron ore loading

Since 2016

Moorings: Two to four per week

Vessels Up to LOA 305m

Owner: LKAB

Operator: LKAB

Challenge

Iron ore port, trafficked by dry bulk carriers of up to 160,000 DWT, 305m LOA
Short 160m new-build jetty
Existing mooring times considered too long
Planning for onshore staff reductions

Solution

MoorMaster™️ system with 18 units installed with specifications to withstand the harsh environmental conditions at the port (current, tide, dust, and minus degrees

Key benefits

Increased capacity by accepting larger ships without the need for a costly infrastructure investment
Considerable time savings enable capacity increases
Resources freed up as fewer personnel required for mooring

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