Mobilization of theMobilization of theMaweni Limestone PlantMaweni Limestone Plant

Operation reportOperation report19th November to 5th December 200819th November to 5th December 2008

Movement of Maweni Limestone plant from transshipment vessel in Mombasa to barges, pulled to Tanga (Tanzania) port, off loaded from barges using tandem lifts between mobile 100 tonnes and Tanga TPA shore crane, organizing staging platform in Tanga port, handling and heavy lifting in Tanga port, loading trucks and low-loaders, formation of convoys, organization of Police escort, TanRoad permits, Tanesco power team, escort vehicles, transport to approximately 20 kms from port, off-loading on site, including 2 units 98.5 tonnes and 1 unit 65 tonnes.

FREIGHT FORWARDERS KENYA LIMITED

PREPARATION OF THE TWO BARGES:

- Loading multi-axle hydraulic low loader trailer and prime-mover ready to receive 98.5 ton pieces,

- Loading stools and beams to receive 65tns pieces - loading JCB telehandler for handling all rigging equipment, - loading 100 tonnes mobile crane, - loading additional low bed trailers and prime-movers ready to receive heavy

items from the ship

BERTHING OF THE MAIN VESSEL:

- Pre arrival meeting was organized with vessel agent INCHCAPE to coordinate all operations from anchorage to berthing (including fuel barge delay),

- Meeting with Port Authorities for allocating suitable berth, - Stevedoring / expediting was done by FFK’s agent: MULTIPORT

INTERNATIONAL under Captain Singh’s responsibility, - Special authorization was given to vessel’s crew to operate the 2 x 200tns cranes

to off-load the largest pieces, - Inspection of the cargo did not show serious damage on arrival at port.

FIRST BARGE ALPHA 3000: ALONGSIDE MAIN VESSEL:

- The first barge was positioned alongside the main vessel, as planned, with pre-loading plan for all heavy and OOG items, onto existing low bed trailers, low loaders and multi-axle hydraulic trailers.

FIRST ITEM TO BE DISCHARGED:

- The first barge was along side the vessel end of afternoon,- Heavy lift gang was on-board to remove all ship’s deck lashing, - Crew took over the operating of the 2 mast of 200 tonnes. - First (and last) heavy lift for the day was completed at night fall.

2ND DAY DISCHARGE OPERATIONS:

- The trans-shipment operations resumed at 0700 hours on Friday 21st November, with 2 gangs working to clear the items on deck.

- As most of the heavy lifts were on deck, and KPA regulations do not permit heavy lift operations in the dark, operations were restricted to day-light hours.

PRE-POSITIONED MULTI AXLE HYDRAULIC TRAILER:

- Careful planning was essential in order to minimise double handling of the biggest items, and for maximisation of the barge deck space.

- FFK took the initiative in conjunction with the barge operator to supervise the positioning of all cargo on the barge, in order to expedite the operation while maintaining barge stability.

- Safety of personnel and cargo always takes priority in our operations, by the utilization of the correct type of equipment.

2ND BARGE ILS 2500:

- The second barge came alongside MV “Salcaf” on Saturday morning, 22nd

November.- The hatches were opened to discharge cargo in the lower deck.

100 TON LATTICE BOOM CRANE:

- With the necessary foresight, the placement of the 100 ton crane hired by the client on the second barge proved invaluable as it assisted in re-positioning several of the items.

- This ensured all cargo would fit on to 2 barges.

BALANCE, DRAFT AND TRIM:

- With the technical experience and expertise of our team, we ensured that the stowage was properly done to prevent load-shift and be able to withstand the high seas.

SAFETY AT WORK:

- Part of our work company culture is to ensure that our employees adhere to best practice in terms of Safety.

- Daily Tool Box talks prior to commencing the day’s operations are a standard feature.

OPERATIONS PLANNING IN TANGA:

- Tanga Port survey was completed 10 days prior to the operation, - All arrangements and agreements with Port Authorities were successfully put in

place, including: - Berthing of the barge at Number 2 berth,- Usage of shore-cranes to tandem lift with our 100 ton mobile crane for

off-loading of the heavy pieces, - Authorization to use our own handling equipment within the port area to

move cargo around, load and optimize truck loads.

BARGES BERTHING IN TANGA:

- Both barges berthed in Tanga, at 1600 hours on Wednesday 26th November, 2008, after waiting at anchorage for over 24 hours.

DRIVING OFF THE 98.5 TONS RAW MILL SHELL :

- The pre-loaded unit was the first off the barge the same evening.

DRIVING OFF ALL OTHER LOW BED TRAILERS AND OFF-LOADING LOOSE CARGO FROM THE BARGES:

- Discharge using shore as well as our 100 ton mobile crane was done under the supervision of our team leader Malcolm Boulton assisted by Frank Duffau.

- All lifting equipment and belts, chains and ropes were critically checked.- No incidents, accidents or near misses recorded.- The entire consignment on both barges was offloaded within allowed time.

VARIOUS PORT OPERATIONS:

- FFK used it’s own fleet of trucks in order to avoid discharge delays, rather than depend on the port providing the service.

TANDEM LIFT WITH 100TNS MOBILE CRANE ON THE BARGE AND 60TNS SHORE-CRANE:

- Majority of the consignment was out of gauge.- Several Tandem Lifts had to be performed.

2ND TANDEM LIFT:

- Extreme caution needs to be exercised.

COMPLETING THE BARGE DISCHARGE OPERATIONS:

- Severe space restrictions encountered in port.

LOADING 98.5 TON FROM STANDS:

- The second Raw Mill was loaded from the barge using the hydraulics on our modular trailer.

- The Raw Mill had been placed at a specific height and on stools that would allow the trailer to reverse underneath.

- The trailer is also fitted with over-ride steering enabling an operator to manouverthe trailer into position.

TANDEM LIFT ON 68TON ITEM:

- Due to restriction within the Tanga Port, it was necessary to utilize the 100t crane brought for the Site offloading.

FIRST CONVOY OUTSIDE PORT GATE:

- The meticulous planning paid off, as the convoys experienced no delays and were timed so that they would have minimum effect on other road users.

FIRST CONVOY OUT SIDE PORT GATES:

- The convoys were marshalled outside the port gate. - All required assistance was at hand from the local police, and Tanesco.- Local transport companies were given the opportunity to participate in the project.

THE BEST LOOKING CONVOY EVER !:

- Comment over heard from a Tanga Resident, as the convoys snaked through town and on to the Dar es salaam road!!

ESCORT VEHICLES:

- 3 Escort Vehicles with Traffic Police were used to accompany the convoys and warn other road users.

1km from site:

The First Convoy approaches Maweni Site

HAIR PIN TURN OFF to SITE:

- A very challenging turn off from the main road.- However, our modular (all Steering) trailer was up to the task.

ACCESS ROAD to SITE:

- A Heavy Down Pour did not dampen our spirits.

1st CONVOY ARRIVAL on SITE:

- Expect anything!!

GREEN FIELD SITE:

- Having worked in remote areas all over East Africa, our team was unfazed with these sorts of minor challenges.

DIFFICULT CONDITIONS:

- The offloading site turned to a muddy field with rain only the evening before. With team spirit and mutual cooperation between ARM and Transeast, all trucks were safely positioned ready for the crane to move in for offloading.

LAST CONVOY:

- The last electric cable to contend with as the last big piece moves to site.

SPECIALIST TECHNIQUES:

- Pre designed landing legs and beams allowed the transporter to use only one trailer for all the three big Mills thus reducing costs to ARM.