New Goliath Crane 100 Percent Structurally Complete
4,637 views · Published 27 September 2018 · 1:51 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: HII · 2018 · Science & Technology
Newport News Shipbuilding’s new 315-metric-ton Goliath gantry crane is now 100 percent structurally complete. Earlier this week, crews performed a 47-ton lift in which the Maintenance Support Crane was lifted into place on top of the main girders. This milestone is often referred to as the official “topping out,” as it signifies the last lift needed to finalize the Goliath gantry crane’s structure. The purpose of the Maintenance Support Crane is to allow maintenance work to take place on the trolleys and machinery above the main crane. Its maximum lifting capacity is 15 tons. Additional testing of the entire structure will continue into early next year. The 315-metric ton crane is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2019.
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