Client Overview:
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI), incorporated in 1997 and headquartered in Mumbai, operates one of the world's largest integrated shipbuilding and heavy engineering complexes at Pipavav, Gujarat, anchored by India's largest dry dock spanning 662m × 65m. The company designs, constructs, repairs, and refits commercial and defence vessels, offshore platforms, and rigs, and provides EPC and load-out solutions for large-scale maritime and heavy engineering projects, earning recognition as a key player in India's shipbuilding and defence manufacturing sector.
The unique challenge or challenges in the project (if any):
The 5 Barge Unloader erection work at Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd involves executing within a defined project time frame while managing simultaneous erection activities across multiple structural sections. Key challenges include coordinating heavy component logistics within the client's operational yard, maintaining strict safety standards during concurrent lifting and erection operations, and upholding quality benchmarks through precise structural alignment at every stage. The team is working closely with the client to ensure a safe, well-sequenced erection process without compromising on timeline or quality.
The solution used (the service provided to the client with technical details):
PORTECH is executing the erection of 5-Barge Unloaders with safety as the top priority, strictly following Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Risk Assessment (RA), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols throughout all lifting and structural activities. The team is carrying out simultaneous erection across multiple barge units using certified lifting equipment, well planned erection sequences, and skilled manpower to optimize the overall project time frame. Quality is maintained through continuous structural alignment checks, welding and fabrication inspections, and stage-wise verification against OEM and engineering standards. This coordinated approach ensures steady progress across all units while upholding safety and quality benchmarks at every stage of erection.
The results achieved:
The 5 Barge Unloader erection work is currently ongoing, with steady progress being made across multiple units while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
