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Advanced Deck Cranes From O&K Shorten Berthing Times, Cut Costs Free Literature Available Increasing containerization in shipping has necessitated the devel- opment of a number of advanced ship-mounted loading systems to shorten berthing times in port and to make cargo-handling more cost- effective. One of the developers of new and innovative cargo-handling equip- ment is Lubeck-based O&K Oren- stein & Koppel AG Tagebau und Schiffstechnik. Building deck cranes since 1965, the West German company has developed a number of highly advanced cranes. The com- pany offers single or double deck cranes and double joint and gantry cranes in electrohydraulic or all electric models with lifting capaci- ties from 5 to 100 tons. In 1975, O&K introduced its sec- ond generation of twin deck cranes. Their patented design allows slew- ing assembly to serve all functions, and the slewing gears engage single and in twin crane operation. The O&K Anlagen und Systeme division of O&K Orenstein & Kop- pel AG has received an order for crane equipment for two reefer ships being built at Bremer Vulkan AG's shipyard in Bremen. The order comprises four Gemini double deck cranes with a hoisting capacity of 2 x 18 tons each, at 83.3 feet outreach. In double crane oper- ation, loads of up to 35.4 tons per double crane can be lifted. This crane concept allows rapid handling of pallets, as well as 20- and 40-foot containers. In a unique installation, two O&K container deck cranes were fitted aboard American shipowner Matson MARINE ELECTRONICS Global sales and service. Raytheon Service Company is the one-stop source of high- quality marine electronics sales and service. We have been serving the marine industry for over a half- century, providing expert service, installation and overhaul of navigation and communications equipment at very competitive prices. 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Both cranes have 45-ton capacities. An O&K single crane with a 22-ton SWL is in the background. Navigation's recently delivered con- tainer barge Islander. Each of the cranes aboard the 387-foot barge has a lifting capacity of 40 metric tons at a working radius of 30 me- ters, and is equipped with a load turning device, telescoping spreader and computerized program control. The cranes will allow the handling of containers independent of quay- side facilities. In 1982, O&K achieved a major technological breakthrough with the introduction of the double-jointed cranes for on-board container han- dling. The first installations of O&K double-joint deck cranes were fitted aboard three Indonesian-owned containerships, the Majapahit, Jayakarta and Gowa, built by Flens- burgher Schiffbau-GmbH, Flens- burg, West Germany. Each of the vessels was fitted with two double- joint deck cranes with 35-ton capac- ities. The O&K double-jointed deck crane allow precise guidance of con- tainer, bulk and general cargo loads, reduce swinging heights and in- crease container-handling capacity. The essence of the O&K concept is that the two joints allow container movement through the arc of a cir- cle, whereas standard luffing cranes move cargo around the circumfer- ence of a circle. O&K claims that its double-jointed cranes can achieve almost double the load cycles possi- ble with standard cranes. The unique design of the crane features a glare-resistant crane operator's cabin, which is attached under the articulated jib. This posi- tion provides the operator with an excellent field of vision and enables him to handle cargo onboard and outside the ship without the assist- ance of auxiliary personnel. The design of the double-jointed deck crane also offers excellent ac- cessibility to machinery, electrical or hydraulic components. O&K equipment aboard the M/S Maria Oldendorff, owned by Egon Oldendorff of Lubeck, includes one 35-ton-capacity single crane, one 25-ton-capacity single crane and one twin crane, with a 2 x 25-ton capacity or a 50-ton capacity in tandem operation. The O&K production program in- cludes models with lifting capacities of 25 and 35 tons under the spreader and maximum outreaches ranging from 79 to 144 feet. The Ferrostaal Corporation is the exclusive agent for O&K in the U.S. For free literature detailing the full range of deck cranes offered by O&K, Circle 83 on Reader Service Card Circle 275 on Reader Service Card Circle 225 on Reader Service Card Gibbs & Cox Opens Office In Maine —Literature Available Richard M. Erlich, chairman of the board of Gibbs & Cox, Inc., recently announced the opening of the Gibbs & Cox, Inc., Bath Divi- sion, located in Brunswick, Maine. At present, the new Design Divi- sion is working on the DDG-51 Class destroyer design in proximity to the lead shipbuilder and Lead Yard Services Prime Contractor, Bath Iron Works. The facility, which is located at 1166 Church Road, Brunswick, Maine, is staffed by engineers and designers selected from Gibbs & Cox's other design divisions. All of those relocated to the Brunswick facility have worked on the lead ship design for DDG-51. This office will continue to complete the detail design of the lead ship and is work- ing on the detail design of the follow ship of the class. Mr. Erlich noted that this Gibbs & Cox division will better serve the U.S. Navy and Bath Iron Works, in successful continuance of the DDG- 51 Program. For free literature detailing the design services offered by Gibbs & Cox, Circle 78 on Reader Service Card 27 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
