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May 8, 2008
All Cranes (No. 5-12) are available for work.
It is recommended that the Port's crane users/stevedores closely coordinate their crane orders with the Port's Berthing Office as early as possible to insure that users do not have delays in obtaining cranes for LO-LO operations. The Crane orders are submitted to Crane Management by the Port's Berthing Office prior to 2PM on a daily basis for the next day's operation.
The corrosion removal, repairs and NDT testing of critical structural areas of Cranes 4, 5 and 6 commenced in November 2007. This work is initially being performed to prepare the cranes for painting by a NACE/SSPC certifed contractor. As such, the work has been completed on Crane 4 and 5, and is nearing completion on Crane 6.
The contractor, GC Zarnas was awarded and signed the contract on March 23, 2008. GC Zarnas has been given the Notice to Proceed and as such, crane 4 has been removed from service for the painting work to commence.
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Port of Miami Crane Management, Inc., (Crane Management) a company created to better serve the Port of Miami and its maritime community through efficient and cost effective maintenance and management of the Port's container handling cranes. As we transition to providing these crucial services to the Port, we continue to organize, implement new maintenance procedures and set new standards in providing these critical services to the Port and its community.
On October 1, 2005 we completed the third year of operation providing the Port of Miami with these critical services to improve crane reliability and throughput capacity. This was clearly seen by the Port achieving its one million TEU a-year-goal in 2003 and the reduction of overall crane downtime.
With the emphasis on proactive maintenance, and implementation of refurbishment programs, crane downtime with a few exceptions, continues to be lower than the previous year. Crane Management recorded 1.01% overall downtime in fiscal 2003 while in 2004 and 2005 we recorded 1.28% and 1.18%, respectively. While we recorded slightly higher downtime in 2004 than 2003, we noticeably rebounded with an approximate 8% reduction in 2005.
Since taking over the cane operation at the Port of Miami, Crane Management has continuously exceeded the 19,000 crane hour mark. In August 2004 and October 2004 we experienced the busiest and the second busiest month on record at the Port of Miami for crane usage.
For fiscal year 2006 (through March 2006), crane hours are lower than fiscal 2005. However, downtime has been lower and is resuming its downward trend as a result of the newly implemented maintenance procedures, significant repairs, our continuous aggressive refurbishment schedule and our staff's dedication to providing our customers with the required support.
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"Crane Management is awarded Signal's Safety Award"
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Port of Miami Crane Management, Inc., (Crane Management) was awarded the Industry Leader Safety Award in Maritime Services by Signal Mutual Indemnity Association for Outstanding Safety Performance in 2006-2007. Crane Management and its predecessors has been a Signal Mutual member for many years to which in the last few, great safety accomplishments have been realized resulting from years of continued emphasis on safety.
Crane Management commends its employees for their hard work and safety awareness.
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"Crane Management awards a contract to G. C. Zarnas & Company, Inc. "
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As a result of the evaluation and rating of the proposals received in response to RFP2007-1, Painting of Port of Miami Cranes 4-5-6, Crane Management has awarded the contract to G. C. Zarnas & Company, Inc.
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"Port of Miami sold cranes, diesel motors and crane components"
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The Port of Miami has auctioned and sold cranes 1, 2 & 3, numerous Cummins
KTA-50 diesel engine generator sets on skids, Caterpillar diesel engine generator sets, generators, crane components, manlift and numerous other miscellaneous components.
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"Cranes 11-12 performing beyond expectations"
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As cranes 11-12 were placed in operation, after several weeks it was realized that these crane with there ABB control and drive systems were performing beyond expectations. Although several minor issues have been encountered in the last year, they have been resolved with the support of ABB and ZPMC. ...read more
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With the use of their on-board CMS, system troubleshooting and production reports have enable Crane Management to address the issues to further improve production.
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"Electrification of Cranes 4-6 is completed"
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The Port has completed electrification of cranes 4-6 which included constructing a electric power vault, underground electrical duct banks, manholes, electric pits, crane trailing cable trench and installation of all electrical components on cranes 7-10. ...read more
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"Upgrade of PLC and CMS have been installed on Cranes 7-10"
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Cranes 7-10 MP 200/1 Controller and CMS were upgraded to AC410 Advant Controller and CMS to standardize crane components and improve on production by providing the maintenance personnel to resolve operational crane problems more efficiently. ...read more
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"Crane 5 is back in operation after upgrade of drives, installation of new PLC and CMS"
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Cranes 5 and 6 are fully functional and working after upgrade of crane drives from Tyrak L with MP200 to DCS 600 with new AC410 Advant Controller CMS and remote I/Os, new main hoist motors and festoon system. Crane 4 is currently being upgraded. ...read more
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"Cranes 5-12 are working with AC410 Advant Controller and CMS"
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All cranes except crane 4, which is currently being upgraded, are working with the new AC410 Advant Controller and CMS to improve maintenance, troubleshooting and track efficiency of crane operations. ...read more
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Cranes 4 - 8 (r-to-l) working
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Cranes 6 -10 (l-to-r) at the east end of Lummus Island a step away from South Beach in background.
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Crane 3 at work after refurbishment
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New Cranes 11-12 (r-to-l) at ZPMC Changxing Fabrication facility in Shanghai prior to shipping.
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