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Steel coil discharge supervision
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Every lift during a steel coil discharge carries risk for the cargo and for the people around it. During supervision we check that the lifting gear (C-hooks, slings, chains) is suitable for the cargo and that coils are moved without crushing or edge damage.
Coils are tallied throughout discharge, and each coil number and any visible damage is recorded. In operations with ship's cranes and shore cranes, damage that is identified and reported to the parties the moment it occurs prevents later disputes.
A hot-rolled coil being discharged by ship's crane using a C-hook. The C-hook protects the coil's inner diameter; the gear is checked for suitability before operations. Coil discharge with a mobile harbour crane. Crane selection and lifting capacity are assessed against coil weights. A packed cold-rolled coil lifted by ship's crane with textile slings. Textile slings protect the packing and edges of coils with sensitive surfaces. Coil operations on the night shift. While work continues around the clock, tally and damage records are kept with the same care.
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Packaged panel cargo loading supervision
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