The JSI Alliance has completed a major heavy lifting project in India for Afcons Infrastructure Limited, supporting the construction of a new liquid cargo berth for Gujarat Chemical Port Ltd. (GCPL).
The project involved the installation of eight jackets and fifteen berthing dolphins weighing between 500 and 600 tonnes, requiring heavy lifts at a 10 metre outreach. Operations were carried out in a highly challenging environment, with tidal variations of up to 10 metres, currents reaching 5 knots and a sandy seabed that limited conventional mooring options. The work also had to be completed without disrupting two operational berths, placing further demands on planning and execution.
To meet these challenges, the JSI Alliance mobilised the heavy lift vessel Jumbo Javelin, which was equipped with a fly jib, an eight point heavy duty mooring spread, custom built 250 tonne winches and additional structural steel reinforcement. The tailored configuration enabled the vessel to transport and install prefabricated structures safely while maintaining stability in difficult conditions.
The installation campaign began in December, with the Jumbo Javelin completing six voyages before the final structure was installed in March. Demobilisation was completed in just seven and a half days before the vessel continued to Singapore.
Robert de Waard, Project Manager at the JSI Alliance, said, “The successful completion of this project is a testament to the teamwork, expertise and commitment of everyone involved. By drawing on the shared resources and capabilities of the JSI Alliance, we were able to develop a solution tailored to the complex site conditions and deliver the project safely and efficiently.”
He added, “We are also extremely grateful to Afcons for placing its trust in the JSI Alliance. Our two teams have worked together closely throughout the project. We have enjoyed the collaboration and look forward to working together again in the future.”
