As part of a major Canadian LNG project, deugro Canada, together with deugro USA and dteq Transport Engineering Solutions (dteq), has successfully executed the complex transport of a massive module weighing 1,334 metric tons and measuring 38.3 x 31.6 x 21.3 meters.
The oversized unit was rolled onto a barge at Port Ingleside, Texas, before being moved to the Port of Corpus Christi for transfer onto a deck carrier. Ahead of the barge voyage, custom-designed grillage was delivered and installed at Port Aransas under dteq’s engineering plan, ensuring the module could be safely secured.
The loading and seafastening operations, lasting approximately 115 hours, required precision planning and coordination, with four tugboats holding both barge and carrier in position during the critical transfer. Once at Corpus Christi, the module was carefully shifted from the barge onto the deck carrier using SPMTs.
dteq optimized the seafastening design, saving an estimated 25% in time and materials, while also developing a hybrid mooring plan that considered both vessel and barge simultaneously. “Our team worked relentlessly to overcome multiple hurdles, including last-minute changes, to ensure the secure and timely handover,” said Franklin Alvarez, Regional Director Transport Engineering Americas at dteq USA.
The project faced further pressure from a restricted time window due to the presence of U.S. military vessels at the pier, forcing the relocation of the carrier to Port Aransas, where 27 welders were swiftly mobilized to complete seafastening.
“Despite the challenges, close collaboration between all stakeholders ensured safe execution on schedule and within budget,” said Antonio Garcia, Specialized Transport Manager at deugro USA.
Lorna Green, Operations Manager at deugro Canada, added: “This operation was a masterclass in coordination, resilience, and precision logistics. We are proud to have delivered compliant and ready to sail.”
