QuayQuip fenders for Utah Point, Port Hedland
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by hector
QuayQuip recently supplied the fendering for Utah Point, the latest development at Port Hedland in Western Australia. Twenty three specialist fender systems, designed for rapid installation, were mounted to sub-frames that were tailored to fit the overhanging dock structure. In total over 500 tonnes of steel were installed.
Utah Point is the latest development by the Port Hedland Port Authority. The new facility, on Finucane Island, will expand Port Hedland’s capacity for iron, chromite and manganese ores and allow for future growth in other bulk commodities.
Founded in the 19th century to serve local agriculture, Port Hedland has since has been an important departure point for gold, manganese, salt, and iron ore.
In 2004–5 the port was the first in Australia to exceed 100 million tonnes throughput per year and handles more tonnage than any other port in the country. As the main export centre for the iron mines of the Pilbara region it is vital to the regional economy.
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