Jumbo shipping
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Jumbo Shipping or Kahn Shipping is a company who specializes in heavy marine transport.

Introduction

Transporting special heavy cargo
Cargo
Cargo is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain, by ship, aircraft, train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most intermodal long-haul cargo transport.-Marine:...

 by sea has for decades been something that Dutch companies are involved with. Mr. Kahn, the father of the current director, founded in 1968, Jumbo Shipping on when containerization
Containerization
Containerization is a system of freight transport based on a range of steel intermodal containers...

 began. His motto was: not everything fits into a box, and he was right. The family business
Family business
A family business is a business in which one or more members of one or more families have a significant ownership interest and significant commitments toward the business’ overall well-being....

 is a leader in heavy and special transports with a fleet of 12 specially designed ships. The lifting capacity of these giants ranging from 500 tonnes to 1800 tonnes of the new J-class vessels. The fleet has been around since the beginning as the home port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...

, and there is also the headquarters.

History

In 1956 was the first time Stella purchased a coaster for that time with four heavy 12-ton derrick
Derrick
A derrick is a lifting device composed of one tower, or guyed mast such as a pole which is hinged freely at the bottom. It is controlled by lines powered by some means such as man-hauling or motors, so that the pole can move in all four directions. A line runs up it and over its top with a hook on...

s. The Prima Stella proved a success. Heavy items so far are dangers payload
Cargo
Cargo is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain, by ship, aircraft, train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most intermodal long-haul cargo transport.-Marine:...

 on the deck of a coaster
Coaster
Coaster or Coasters may refer to:* A beverage coaster on which to rest glasses of beverage* A Furniture coaster Which stops wheeled furniture moving* Coaster , a regional rail service in San Diego County, California...

, could now be better equipped ships transported. However, with time and increased understanding, the documents load heavier and more voluminous. In 1967, the first purpose-built heavy lift ship ordered. In 1968 was Jumbo's A-Class was introduced, when the NovaS tella was transferred by the Zaanlandse Shipbuilding Company. In 1969 followed by two sister ships in the same class. The experiences gained in the years thereafter, were incorporated into a new class, the B-class in 1974 was taken into service. Jumbo currently has two ships under construction, the J-1800 class. Of this series have been two ships in service since the year 2004. In the year 2008 there will be 4. The lifting capacity increased from 100 tons to 1800 tons in 38 years.

The beginning of a major transport project

A major transportation project often starts with contact between a client
Client
Client may refer to:* Customer, someone who purchases or hires something from someone else* Client , software that accesses a remote service on another computer* The client who received patronage in ancient Rome...

 and a employee of Jumbo. At such fairs and meetings discussed the possibilities. Jumbo's headquarters to Rotterdam daily transportation applications within the commercial department. Part of it comes through agents around the world. Here is an initial estimate that the project can be adopted, the degree of difficulty, and whether there is space on one of the vessels.

The commercial department works closely with an engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...

 inquiry, the application closer look. Examines in detail how the load can be transported, how complicated the preparation and execution, and how many man hours and resources it will include. Based on this study, along with other customer requirements such as the desired flexibility in planning, commercial department, the customer
Customer
A customer is usually used to refer to a current or potential buyer or user of the products of an individual or organization, called the supplier, seller, or vendor. This is typically through purchasing or renting goods or services...

 an offer. It can then decide whether or not in Jumbo sea. If the client agrees, it is signed and shipment scheduled. Scheduling of heavy transport vessels is a complex puzzle with the variety of projects and destinations.

Engineering

Once the contract is signed, the responsible project engineer
Project engineer
A project engineer performs work that crosses the boundaries between engineering and project management, leading the technical workers who contribute to the building of structures or products. In some cases, the project engineer is the same as a project manager but in most cases these two...

 and starts talking about the technical preparations. The first thing he looks at where the cargo can be placed, and what the loading and unloading sequence
With more bulky loads is often a complicated puzzle that is usually done with CAD software. The most convenient stowage
Stowage
In naval architecture, stowage is the amount of room available for stowing materials aboard a ship....

 position can not always be achieved by restrictions on the crane
Crane
Crane or cranes may be:* Crane , an industrial machinery for lifting** Container crane, a machine for lifting intermodal containers** Crane , a crane suited to use on railroads* Crane , a large, long-necked bird...

 or load. The limitations include: the crane capacity at a certain range, the available lifting height and the space between the boom and the load. The next part of the project engineering, the stability of the ship at sea. This is subject to certain requirements. The GM value for this is the measure is strongly influenced by the weight and height of the gravity of the load. Equally important, however, the stability during lifting. This limits the maximum angle of the jib
Jib
A jib is a triangular staysail set ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its tack is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bow, or to the deck between the bowsprit and the foremost mast...

 of the crane, but the maximum range of the crane. In order to increase stability when lifting a pontoon stabilization on the side of the vessel be secured. For complex jobs with small margins are regularly 3D simulations done to obtain better insight into the operation.

Work preparation

After the completion of technical preparations, the operations department with the help of the cargo inspector to work with the further organization and planning. Agents and stevedore
Stevedore
Stevedore, dockworker, docker, dock labourer, wharfie and longshoreman can have various waterfront-related meanings concerning loading and unloading ships, according to place and country....

s are engaged and preparing the ship, the docks and the load are planned. The documents to be trimmed, and all parties are kept informed of the latest timetable. For the success of complex transportation projects such as Jumbo executing them is important that each party the right information at the right time will be delivered. In addition, a tight schedule of great importance to a project go smoothly.

Implementation

After a thorough preparation is the responsibility of the crew of ships to carry out the project, and to a successful conclusion. The crew aboard the ships of Jumbo comprises between 14 and 20 people. A standard crew consists of one captain, three mates, three engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...

s, a boatswain
Boatswain
A boatswain , bo's'n, bos'n, or bosun is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The boatswain supervises the other unlicensed members of the ship's deck department, and typically is not a watchstander, except on vessels with small crews...

, a craftsman
Craftsman
Craftsman may refer to:* Craftsman , a brand of tools* Master craftsman, an artisan who practices a handicraft or trade* a style of architecture and furniture arising from the British Arts and crafts style...

, a number of sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...

s and a cook
Cook (profession)
A cook is a person who prepares food for consumption. In Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Canada this profession requires government approval ....

. The captain has overall control of the vessel, and is responsible for stability, heavy lifting and administration. The first officer
First officer
In commercial aviation, the first officer is the second pilot of an aircraft. The first officer is second-in-command of the aircraft, to the captain who is the legal commander...

 has operational control board, assists in lifting the captain, and is responsible for the organization on deck. He also coordinates the rigging and lifting gear zeevasten. The second mate again assists the first mate, and does well as a safety officer continued on safety. Finally, controls the second mate while lifting the ballast
Sailing ballast
Ballast is used in sailboats to provide moment to resist the lateral forces on the sail. Insufficiently ballasted boats will tend to tip, or heel, excessively in high winds. Too much heel may result in the boat capsizing. If a sailing vessel should need to voyage without cargo then ballast of...

 system. The third mate assist the first and second mate, where necessary, and is often involved in cargo handling and ballasting at sea provide these officers when navigating on their guard services, and keep them engaged in such maintenance of the vessel and property, cargo inspection trip preparation and maintaining nautical charts and logs.

The chief engineer aboard the technical direction and coordinate the team engineers. The officers on board a ship Jumbo allround techies. They solve problems and provide maintenance of all equipment on board. These are all types of pneumatic systems to power. The mechanics work in contrast to the day shift officers and mainly control tasks. The engine is indeed fully automated.

Jumbo Logistics

Besides transporting large cargo from quay to quay Jumbo also offers the option to charge from "door to door transport. Jumbo Logistics
Logistics
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and...

 division provides pre-and after transport from factory to building site. This may eg pontoons, heavy truck and trailer combinations or self-propelled trailers meerwiellige used. Before a transportation takes place, the process investigated. If necessary, additional supported bridges, widened roads, or temporary ports constructed.

Jumbo Offshore

The latest J-class heavy transport ships were not only capable of carrying the heaviest load. The transportation and offshore installation of offshore installations can be performed with these ships. An advantage of the use of Jumbo's ships is that all the equipment on its deck can be transported, and that vulnerable installations tweekraans a lifting operation can be placed. Because this is not considered necessary to the ship movements of a crane ship as both a transporter, can also be worked through a rough sea. Especially for offshore projects, 2 of 4 J Class ships equipped with a dynamic positioning system that keeps the ships in place during the work.
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