Our markets
Maritime transport includes the transportation of cargo using vessels; this can be further subdivided into break and bulk cargos. Break cargo are goods that must be loaded individually, and not in containers nor in bulk as with oil or grain. The market segment that is of interest to Saltwater is the specialized break cargo sector, large and heavy cargoes that require a unique solution per individual case. The loading method can be a heavy lift, Ro-Ro or Flo-Flo configuration and in some cases even a combination of these methods.
When unique cargoes are transported, special attention must be paid to the supporting structures such as load spreading grillages and seafastening of the cargo to withstand the vessel motions. Saltwater has completed a huge diversity of maritime transport and seafastening calculations ranging from transition pieces to entire topsides with a weight in excess of 13.000 tons. One of solutions that meet the client and cargo requirements and fulfil the criteria set down by the marine warranty surveyors are challenges that our engineers gladly tackle.
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Ro-Ro is an acronym for Roll-on/roll-off. Ro-Ro loading is an operation where the cargo is loaded onto the vessel using to wheeled transport system such SMPT’s (Self Propelled Modular Transporter). Ro-Ro cargoes can vary significantly in size and weight and involve detailed calculations during the loading operation such as ballast calculation to compensate for the load, mooring analysis and deck strength calculations.
As the acronym already suggest, Flo-Flo is a float on/float off loading operation. Basically there are two main types of Flo-Flo vessels in operation, the specialized semi-submersible vessels and standard pontoons that are modified to each loading situation. A floating cargo is positioned over the Flo-Flo vessel, the vessel hen discharges ballast water and slowly rises lifting the floating cargo out of the water. The Flo-Flo operations involve calculations for ballast and stability as well as diverse strength calculations.
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What sets us apart?
Saltwater positions itself as a partner for custom engineering solutions. A proven track-record demonstrates that we are competent and that we are able to face any naval engineering challenge. What makes us stand out is our agility. Being agile is in our DNA and enables us to adapt quickly and move fast when needed.
We pride ourselves in being transparent and reliable. These are bold claims that we are staking every day. We communicate loud and clear, we manage expectations, we commit to promises made and we take ownership of a situation when needed.
The expertise of Saltwater in practice
The system can be disassembled and placed inside 40-foot containers, allowing the structure to be transported across the globe.
Exchanging lock doors at the Volkeraksluizen to keep them running smoothly.
Calculating stability and mooring of a 19 meter high rotating disc shaped stage set in the turquoise waters of Hatta Dam.
Designing the foundation for a rescue boat and davit with launching equipment for Zr. Ms. Luymes.
Engineering the conversion and placement of a ballast water treatment system.
Saltwater was contracted to perform the lightweight check for two vessels.
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