deugro Thailand, with strong support from its counterparts in Malaysia and Singapore, has successfully executed the transport of two massive reactors for the upgrade of a sustainable fuel production unit in Thailand. The shipment marked a milestone for deugro Thailand, involving the heaviest cargo component the company has ever handled.
The two oversized and heavy lift (OSHL) reactors, with a combined volume of 1,155 cubic meters and weighing up to 341 metric tons each, were received at Port Klang, Malaysia. The largest unit measured 39.0 meters in length, 4.9 meters in width, and 4.0 meters in height. Within just one day, the reactors were loaded, stowed, and secured aboard the BBC Seine—a multipurpose heavy lift vessel equipped with onboard cranes of 250 and 80 metric tons capacity.
The 341-metric-ton reactor required a complex tandem lift using the vessel’s cranes and a specially arranged 400-metric-ton shackle. Every stage of the operation was carefully supervised by deugro’s local teams to ensure the highest safety standards and operational precision.
A significant challenge arose when the designated terminal at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand could not accommodate the weight of the largest reactor due to scheduling conflicts. Acting swiftly, deugro proposed the Port of Map Ta Phut as an alternative, securing approval just before the vessel’s departure. This proactive solution ensured timely cargo delivery without incurring additional costs.
After a 950-nautical-mile voyage, both reactors were safely delivered to the Port of Map Ta Phut, meeting the project’s tight schedule.
“This operation is a testament to our team’s capability and commitment to delivering complex cargo safely and on time,” said Rajvinder Singh, Head of Sales Thailand – Project Director.
