A Syncrolift® is a large lifting system, which
raises and lowers vessels ranging from yachts to Panamax
tankers, in and out of the water for dry-docking ashore.
A Syncrolift, with a transfer system gives owners the
ability to build or maintain vessels more cost-efficiently
by comparison with other docking systems.
Features and benefits
- Expertise and experience as the overwhelming world
market leader in the design and supply of shiplift
systems
- Proven design, quality and track record
- Cost efficient solution by comparison with other
docking systems
- Maximizes productivity for shipbuilding and ship
repair
- In conjunction with transfer system, provides high
level of flexibility and availability
- Electro-mechanical hoists incorporating AC synchronous
electric motors
- Fail-safe control system
- High strength wire ropes specifically designed
for the shiplift marine environment
- Articulated platform
The system comprises:
- Two rows of Syncrolift hoists running the length
of the piers
- Wire rope
- Wood-decked steel platform
- Docking cradles for transfers. Vessels can also
be docked directly on the platform
- Syncrolift ATLAS control system
To dock a vessel, a docking cradle and lock arrangement
are prepared – specific to each vessel to be docked.
The platform and cradle are lowered into the water,
and the vessel moved into place over the platform.
When in position, the Syncrolift Dockmaster raises
the platform to remove the vessel from the water. Once
removed from the water, work on the vessel can be done
in situ, or transferred ashore to a shore berth –
leaving the Syncrolift available to dock other vessels.
On completion, the process is reversed to return the
vessel to the water.
| Typical applications and installations |
| Egyptian Navy at Alexandria |
UK Royal Navy at Clyde Naval Base, Scotland |
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