Ship Lift Facility at Portchester

The facilities at Trafalgar Wharf include a hangar of approximately 5,000m² which houses three overhead 15 ton gantry cranes. The ship cradles can move vessels of around 60 metres in length overall and up to 877 tons using the railed system. There is also a movable internal rail system which operates throughout the hangar that allows for traversing and dry docking of multiple vessels, providing protecting from the elements.

• Maximum weight to be lifted (including vessel and cradles) is 1000 tons.
• Maximum weight of vessel is 877 tons (approx). Weight of cradles and associated equipment is 123 tons (approx).
• Maximum LOA of vessel to be lifted 60m (subject to vessel configuration).
• Maximum beam of vessel is 13m (approx).
• Maximum draft of vessel is 4.2m (approx).

External Hard-standing

• Hard-standing is approx. 66m x 27m.
• Provides a solid and level working area.
• With full access around vessels for cleaning down, in readiness for painting.

Shed 4

• Internal dimensions are 120m long x 42m wide.
• 3 overhead 15 ton gantry cranes, that are remotely operated.
• Full metered power supply units, 415v (3ph), 110v (16a/32a) and 240v.
• Ideal for new build, conversion or refurbishment.

Wet Dock

The site benefits from a large wet dock, measuring 130m x 29m with an opening of 13m beam and a draft of 4.2m. The wet dock includes fixed pontoons and a sea wall. All working areas in the water are complete with services.

Site Improvements

As well as site wide infrastructure improvements, the ship lift has been fully refurbished, tested and certified. Project offices, equipment storage and welfare facilities are available to rent for the duration of your project.