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Oil & gas

Every day we help our customers from the oil and gas industry and their partners transport a variety of oil and gas cargoes safely around the globe. This experience has given us valuable industry insight and helped us develop the know-how to safely and efficiently handle all types of oil and gas equipment.

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The cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry is well known. Investment in new or existing infrastructure is what drives the oil and gas breakbulk market, but such investment is typically dictated by demand.

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Heavy and/or oversized equipment, safety and security implications, and delivery lead times are just some of the challenges facing those working in the industry. Today, these challenges are often heightened by financial and political volatility, fluctuating demand and regions with inadequate infrastructure.

As a result, logistics costs might not be the first thing that spring to mind when considering ways to prevent disruption to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) schedules. Our ocean transportation can help avoid costly logistics challenges by supporting the reliable and timely delivery of your products.

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Variety of cargo handling equipment

Our technical specialists are on hand to oversee the handling and stowage process and ensure the right equipment solutions are deployed to safely get your products to market. See our range of cargo handling equipment for oil and gas products.

Equipment solutions for oil & gas

Equipment details

< 140 MT

Cargo max weight

< 28 m

Cargo max length

20’-80’ feet (6-24 m)

Equipment length

2.5 m

Equipment width

0.44-1.1 m

Equipment height

Roll trailers

The workhorse of our equipment fleet, roll trailers have been developed for cargo up to 140 tonnes. Roll trailers are simply towed on and off the vessel. Cargo types: all kinds of breakbulk from machine tools to crane counterweights. We also offer specialised railed roll trailers for rail cars and extra low profile roll trailers for particularly tall cargo.

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Equipment details

< 140 MT per set

Cargo max weight

6-40 m

Cargo max length

Turnable 3x2 m

Equipment length

Turnable 3x2 m

Equipment width

0.94-1.1 m

Equipment height

Multi-Purpose Bogie (MPB)

The Multi-Purpose Bogie (MPB) are used in pairs and are suitable for long cargo up to 140 tonnes. The MPB can be fitted with different kind of attachments depending on the cargo. For instance, railed beams for trains and locomotives or a 22 m transport platform to create a roll trailer which can be maneuvered from both ends. The turntables, of the MPBS, can also be connected together to create a short, light version of our Samson trailers. The Samson light is suitable for generators and transformers.

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Equipment details

< 23 MT

Cargo max weight

9 m

Cargo max length

< 3.5 m

Cargo max width

6.10 m

Equipment length

2.44 m

Equipment width

0.23 m

Equipment height

Bolster

Designed for smaller breakbulk cargo which is not suited for direct stowage on a vessel deck. Bolsters are suitable to minimise the handling operation in the port as several small pieces of cargo can be loaded on a bolster and forklifted onboard. Cargo types include: steel plates and coils, small yachts, crates and machinery.

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Equipment details

< 220 MT

Cargo max weight

6-18 m

Cargo max length

8-16 m

Equipment length

3 m

Equipment width

1.1 m

Equipment height

Samson heavy-lift trailer

One of our original designs, ideal for breakbulk up to 220 tonnes. They are available in 8, 10 and 16 m versions, ensuring there’s always a perfect fit for your needs. Cargo types include: transformers, generators and turbine rotors.

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Equipment details

140MT

Cargo max weight

6 -14 m can safely be accommodated

Cargo max length

5.83 m - 12.06 m

Equipment length

3 m

Equipment width

0.94 m

Equipment height

Samson Light

The Samson light handling equipment consists of one set of MPBs which are connected together with a pushbar. The pushbars are designed to fit each cargo and is therefore available in several different lengths. This handling equipment has the same advantages as a regular MPB but it also offers two separate supporters and a heavy footprint, enabling the weight to be evenly distributed between the two bogies. This equipment is typically used for generators, transformers, rotors and heavy steam drums.

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Global trade network

Our trade maps provide a great overview of WW Ocean's global liner services. The detailed maps specify ports of load and ports of discharge, transit time and frequency as well as other practical info.

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