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Floating crane backup for sand cargo loading at My Thuy anchorage
During industrial sand loading at My Thuy anchorage, the vessel's cargo crane developed a problem. SVC Marine mobilised its local team for floating crane backup, the vessel crane issue and the cargo operation.
Case study
- Location
- My Thuy anchorage, Vietnam
- Work type
- Cargo operation, floating crane
- Cargo
- Industrial sand for glass production, Vietnam to Japan
- Published
SVC Marine supported an emergency cargo operation case involving industrial sand cargo loading at My Thuy anchorage, Vietnam.
The cargo was intended for glass production and export shipment to Japan. During loading, the vessel’s cargo crane developed a technical problem, creating immediate risk of cargo operation stoppage, vessel delay, standby cost and commercial exposure.
SVC Marine mobilized our local team for floating crane backup, vessel crane issue follow-up, port-side communication and cargo operation recovery. The case shows SVC Marine’s ability to respond to real cargo operation problems in Vietnam with practical field attendance and marine technical background.
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Case Overview
The loading operation was carried out outside a standard berth environment. Anchorage loading required careful attention to vessel readiness, cargo gear condition, barge movement, lifting method, weather condition, local service readiness and standby cost risk.
During the operation, the vessel’s crane developed a problem. Because the cargo operation depended on cargo gear performance, the crane issue created immediate operational risk. Without quick field response, the vessel could face prolonged loading delay, cargo standby, barge or stevedore waiting, commercial dispute and possible demurrage exposure.
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Cargo and Operation Details
- Cargo: industrial sand for glass production
- Trade: Vietnam to Japan
- Loading area: My Thuy anchorage, Vietnam
- Operation type: anchorage cargo loading
- Vessel type: general cargo vessel / geared vessel
- Main issue: vessel crane problem during cargo operation
- Required work: floating crane backup, cargo operation recovery and vessel crane issue follow-up
- SVC Marine role: our local team attendance, floating crane support, vendor control, port follow-up and job reporting
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The Operational Problem
A crane problem during loading can create several direct risks:
- Immediate stoppage of cargo operation
- Delay to vessel schedule
- Stevedore, barge or cargo standby cost
- Potential demurrage or waiting time exposure
- Dispute between cargo owner, shipowner, charterer and agent
- Risk of missing onward schedule or cargo delivery plan
- Need for emergency floating crane or alternative cargo handling solution
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SVC Marine’s Role
- Reviewing the vessel crane issue and its impact on loading operation
- Mobilizing our local team for field follow-up
- Checking floating crane availability and practical suitability
- Following the cargo operation with vessel, agent and cargo-side parties
- Mobilizing local technical assistance for the vessel crane problem
- Following repair personnel and marine service attendance
- Keeping the cargo operation requirement aligned with available site resources
- Reducing delay risk between commercial, technical and port-side parties
- Providing job updates and practical reporting to the client
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Floating Crane Support
Important floating crane checks included:
- Floating crane availability
- Crane capacity and suitability for the cargo operation
- Working location at anchorage
- Barge or cargo delivery arrangement
- Agent and port-side communication
- Weather and sea condition
- Vessel position and cargo operation safety
- Timing and standby cost control
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Vessel Crane and Cargo Gear Issue
In this case, the vessel crane issue required local technical response. SVC Marine mobilized our local technical resources to support the vessel side and cargo operation.
Vessel cargo gear issues may involve:
- Mechanical failure
- Hydraulic system problem
- Electrical or control issue
- Wire, sheave or brake-related issue
- Overload or operational stress
- Insufficient maintenance before cargo operation
- Improper cargo handling or crane operation
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Why Anchorage Cargo Operations Need Field Attendance
Common anchorage operation risks include:
- Weather interruption
- Sea condition affecting crane work
- Barge rotation delay
- Floating crane availability issue
- Vessel crane breakdown
- Communication gap between vessel, agent and cargo parties
- Unclear responsibility for standby cost or delay
- Limited access for repair team or spare parts
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Result and Operational Value
The operational value provided by SVC Marine included:
- Faster field response during cargo operation disruption
- Floating crane backup for anchorage loading
- Local technical assistance for vessel cargo gear issue
- Clearer communication between cargo, vessel, agent and vendor parties
- Reduced risk of prolonged cargo operation stoppage
- Marine-backed support beyond normal freight forwarding
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Relevance to Breakbulk and Project Cargo Shipping
SVC Marine applies this operational experience to related cargo services, including:
- Breakbulk Shipping from Vietnam
- Project Cargo Shipping in Vietnam
- Vessel Chartering Services in Vietnam
- Cargo Lashing and Securing Services in Vietnam
- Shipping & Freight Forwarding Services in Vietnam
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