TPS gets design approval for floating cranes
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has yet again obtained design approval for Terex Gottwald Model 8 floating cranes in the G HPK 8200 B four-rope grab variant operated on the open sea. This was necessary because the Lloyd's Register Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment has changed since the initial approval of the machines in 2007. The design of the crane, which offers an outreach of maximum 50 m, a 63 t grab curve and lifting speeds of up to 140 m/min, has also been completely reworked in the meantime and adapted to the current Model 8 series standard. According to Lloyd?s Register, the G HPK 8200 B cranes can be used at wave heights of up to 2.5 m and wind speeds of up to 20 m/s. Moreover, Lloyd?s Register has also granted approval for a 100 t heavy load curve for crane use in protected waters so that the operating company can handle project cargo with this floating crane variant when needed.