Mooring Structures, Sluis Born
New mooring facilities at Sluis Born
On behalf of Van den Herik, TruSteel Infra has fabricated and installed eight new steel mooring piles at Sluis Born in Limburg. The work forms part of the widening of the Julianakanaal and contributes to a safe and future-proof waterway for inland shipping.
Sluis Born and the Julianakanaal
The Julianakanaal is an important shipping route connecting the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. To accommodate larger inland vessels, a section of the canal between Berg aan de Maas and Born has been widened and deepened over a length of approximately four kilometres. This upgrades the waterway from Class Va to Class Vb, making it suitable for two-barge push convoys. The renewal of the mooring facilities forms part of the final stages of this work. By replacing the old concrete piles with steel structures, the western outer harbour of Sluis Born is being prepared for safe and sustainable use.
The piles were installed on site onto the previously positioned foundation piles, then adjusted to the correct height and welded into place.
The mooring structures
The existing concrete mooring piles at Sluis Born had reached the end of their service life. TruSteel Infra was responsible for the preparation, fabrication, protective coating and installation of eight new steel mooring piles. The piles were installed on site onto the previously positioned foundation piles, then adjusted to the correct height and welded into place.
The structures have a diameter of 1,220 millimetres and are fitted with bollard arms and rubbing plates. Three of the piles are also equipped with a ladder, platform and support for a walkway.
Robust structures with an important function
The mooring piles are designed to allow vessels to berth safely and remain securely in position temporarily. The bollard arms provide attachment points for mooring lines, while the UHMWPE rubbing plates reduce friction and help prevent damage to both vessels and structures. By carefully applying protective coatings to the steel piles and equipping them with facilities for access and maintenance, TruSteel Infra contributes to a long service life and reliable operation.
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