Enhance your heavy lift industry knowledge
Tuesday 11 February 2025, 13:00 - 17:00
This workshop is designed for professionals involved in the transport and logistics of project cargo. In partnership with the JSI-Alliance and SAL Engineering, the course covers the fundamentals of heavy lift logistics, emphasizing sea-based transport. This is a half day workshop and includes one networking coffee break.
Workshop overview
Attendees will receive a comprehensive insight into how heavy lift shipments are planned and successfully executed. It will help the attendees to understand the roles of involved parties and their responsibilities, but also their need for information. Technical concepts, calculation methods as well as rules and regulations will be discussed.
How to Book
This workshop is NOT included in your Breakbulk Middle East ticket price and will require an additional fee. BGSN members get a 50% discount. You can book your place on the workshop when you register or edit your profile.
GET TICKETTarget audience
Shipping professionals in heavy lift and breakbulk sectors, such as:
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Cargo owners / EPCs • Freight forwarders
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Carriers
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Insurers
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Warranty surveyors
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Stevedoring companies
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Consultants
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Agents
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Port Captains
Agenda
Registration & Networking
Session 1
Basics and Technical ‘Vocabulary’
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Get to know the common terms and abbreviations and understand what they mean.
The ‘8 Essentials’
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Which information is needed for a proper planning and why.
Heavy Lift Vessels
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Learn about different vessel types and how you choose the right one for your project.
Networking Break
Session 2
Rigging Design
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Types of lifting gear and how to choose the right equipment.
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Tips and tricks for lifting operations
Seafastening Design and Concepts
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Overview on different seafastening elements and concepts.
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Introduction to applicable guidelines and calculation methods.
Port Operations
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How to plan port operations and how to assess feasibility for specific projects.
Rules and Guidelines
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An introduction to the maritime guideline landscape.
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