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Dual Penetrator Catamaran Launch
CEA was hired to transport a 12-meter long twin-hulled catamaran named the "Dual Penetrator" from a boat builder's yard to a marina 40 kilometers away. The project involved three separate lifts of the 11-ton catamaran using two 50-ton cranes and a multi-axle hydraulic trailer. The catamaran was lifted over fences and transported safely to the marina launch site with a police escort. At the marina, the final lift placed the catamaran into the water, where it successfully floated as intended.
Dual Penetrator Catamaran Launch
- 1. DUAL PENETRATOR CATAMARANLAUNCH DUALPENETRATORCATAMARANLAUNCH Location Rayong, Thailand Chonburi, Thailand Duration 1 Day Catamaran Specifications Width 6.9m Length 12m Height 4.5m Height inc. Trailer 4.9m Weight 11t Equipment/Services Used 50 Ton crane x 2 Multi axle hydraulic trailer Hiab truck Spreader beams Slings Ratchet straps Tag lines Police escort SCOPE CEA were employed to launch the‘Dual Penetrator’ a 12m long twin hulled catamaran. The project involved the transportation of the catamaran from the boat builder’s yard to Ocean Marina Yacht Club some 40 kilometres away. The project would include three separate lifts. PROCEDURE Two CEA 50 ton cranes working in tandem were used to lift the catamaran, the boat was lifted from its cradle on to four fibre glass support stands. Upon removal of the cradle a CEA multi-axle trailer reversed under the boat, wood chocks and rubber matting were put in place, the trailer was raised and took the weight lifting the boat from its support stands. The trailer and cargo made the short journey across the boat yard to prepare for the second lift. The cranes lifted the boat over the fence and placed it again on four support stands. As before the hydraulic trailer reversed under the boat and took the full weight. After the boat was strapped and secured it made the 40km journey to the marina launch site with the aid of a police escort to ensure safety for all road users. CASE STUDY CS003 Dual Penetrator Launch 1/2
- 2. DUALPENETRATORCATAMARANLAUNCH CEA PROJECT LOGISTICS 41/13M1 AO-UDOM ROAD TUNGSUNGKHLA SRI RACHA CHONBURI 20230 THAILAND +66 38 354 019 www.ceaprojects.com Upon arrival at the launch site the cranes were positioned on the marina wharf ready for the 3rd and final lift. All necessary slings and shackles were attached to the boat and the final lift began. The cranes lifted the boat up and over the marina barriers and carefully lowered her into the water. A few nervous moments followed as builders, designers and more importantly the owner of the boat waited to see if she floated. CEA are happy to say that the boat sat perfectly in the water and all involved were relieved and very happy with the outcome. CASE STUDY CS003 Dual Penetrator Launch 2/2 CEA HYDRAULIC TRAILER LIFTS THE BOAT BOAT MAKES IT WAY TO THE LAUNCH SITE SLINGS ATTACHED AT THE LOAD POINTS CEA CRANES LIFT THE BOAT INTO THE WATER T HE BOAT TOUCHED WATER JUST AFTER SUNSET