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NessCampbell’ s AT Powers Towboat Assembly

When NessCampbell Crane + Rigging partnered with Western Towboat to assemble a new towboat at its Seattle facility, central to the project was a 500-ton Grove GMK6450-1 all-terrain crane. Primary tasks for the AT included lifting and rotating a massive hull and placing the towboat house on top.

NessCampbell’ s team first rigged the 135,000-pound hull, then lifted and rotated it into a vertical position. Following the initial lift, the team reconfigured the rigging to set the hull upright, preparing it for the next assembly steps. The GMK6450-1 was then used to lift the 58,000-pound towboat house and place it onto the hull.

“ Bringing the GMK6450-1 into a crowded shipyard was no small feat,” said Josh Buege, NessCampbell’ s project manager for the towboat assembly.“ We tackled site logistics challenges by conducting slope and ground stability assessments to keep everything secure.

“ Having the new Grove GMK6450-1 was crucial for this project,” Buege added.“ It allowed us to lift heavy components with the reliability and precision we required and guarantee a safe and smooth assembly process for Western Towboat.”

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