Linkspans are tailored to port requirements

In Morocco, contractor Societé de Réalisation du Port de Tanger Mediterranée (SRPTM) has contracted MacGregor to supply two linkspans to the new Tanger Mediterranean Ferry Port, which is currently under construction. Out of the eight ro-ro berths being built in the port, two will be delivered by MacGregor in October. They will be hydraulically operated and are 15m long by 18m wide at the seaward end.

BAM Contractors in Ireland has called for MacGregor to supply a replacement linkspan for Rosslare ferry port, which is owned by Irish Rail. ‘The hydraulically operated linkspan has a width of 34m at the seaward end with an overall length of 29m, said Clas Hedelin, sales manager for MacGregor’s land and port systems. ‘The new facility, located at ferry berth Number 2, will improve operating logistics for any size of conventional and future ro-ro ferry and is attracting major domestic ferry operators as well as operators from UK and the Benelux countries.’ It is due to be delivered in October.

Aqaba Ports Corporation in Jordan has contracted MacGregor to supply a triple berth pontoon linkspan as part of major renewal of the Red Sea commercial port of Aqaba. The linkspan will be important for the development of ro-ro and passenger ferry traffic, mainly from the Sinai area of Egypt into Jordan. The new linkspan is due for delivery at the beginning of 2010.