Completed according to plan
In addition to selecting the crane, planning the erection and logistics was also part of the process as was the maintenance of the crane using our service package. In fact, we ensured that the crane was delivered direct to Kuwait by our Liebherr company in Saudi Arabia.
The erection work on site started in April 2017. The crane components were transported to the pylon using a pontoon. The team used a floating crawler crane to erect the 550 EC-H. The biggest challenge was the swaying crawler crane in the water, together with gusts of wind and the lack of space on the deck of the bridge. However, the experienced Liebherr service technicians managed to overcome all these problems to ensure that the erection work was completed smoothly to the satisfaction of all concerned.
In total, the tower crane was in action for 18 months and ultimately reached a final hook height of 161 metres above sea level – 129 metres above the deck of the bridge. The individual climbing stages were monitored by our specialists stationed in Dubai to ensure that the job ran smoothly without any incidents.
As a result of our reliable overall package, we at the Tower Cranes Division helped to ensure that this challenging major project was completed early and the Hyundai pylon now decorates Kuwait Bay.