Construction of GATX Berth 1 & 2
- Chemical Terminal for 100 Products Singapore

The construction of two new Berths capable of handling 40,000DWT ships whilst the Terminal is in full operation. The berths when completed will be able to handle more than 100 types of chemical products. This involved hour by hour coordination with the Terminal operator. Works therefore has to be carried out overnight and often nonstop for 24 hours.

The works consist of the supply and installation of 175 Nos. of Steel Pipe Piles. The piles needed to be socketed into predrilled holes and the annular space grouted up. 3,000m³ of reinforced concrete was used to cast the pile caps and decks.

The fabrication and installation of 400 tons of structural steel, office building, steel walkways, docks fenders, bollards and capstans. The scope also, include piping, fire fighting, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works.

Installation of steel pipe piles into rock base by using reverse circulation drills. The piles are placed in the predrilled holes and grouted up.
‘Pile-Guard’ used to protect the steel pipe piles.
The outer face of the platform prectected by fire fighting water curtain and also heavy duty dock fenders
Many kilometers of pipes meticulously installed to handle more than 100 types of chemical products.
Many kilometers of pipes meticulously installed to handle more than 100 types of chemical products.
Thousands of items of fittings, everyone in the right place to provide the functions intended.
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