With the recent expansion of the Bulk Terminal site and introduction of new equipment, Solent Stevedores has been able to offer a more comprehensive level of service to non bulk customers.
With a wide range of equipment and a fully trained, experienced and flexible work force, Solent Stevedores is well placed to meet the demands of all types of project or general cargo requirements.
Some examples of recent activity are:
Timber
In February 2009, 1,500 tonnes of timber was discharged, repacked and reloaded to the deck of the Russian cargo vessel ‘Sinegorsk’ after the cargo had been dislodged in a force 9 gale in the English Channel.
Steel Coils
Following the breakdown of a vessel carrying yachts, Solent Stevedores were appointed to transfer 9,000 tonnes of specialised steel coil from the hold of the distressed vessel to the hold of a replacement berthed alongside.
Yachts
Using high capacity Port Harbour mobile cranes, Solent Stevedores regularly transfer yachts and other pleasure craft from vessel deck to quay/water or vice-versa.
Similar cargoes have included hovercraft and passenger craft for the Red Funnel Ferry Company.
Explosives
In June 2009, Solent Stevedores was contracted to load a cargo of military equipment as part of a UK armament contract.
Pipes
In July 2009, a consignment of 77 large water pipes, destined for a project in north Hampshire was discharged by Solent Stevedores within the tight schedules required by the customer.
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