{"id":8910,"date":"2021-02-26T01:01:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T01:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=8910"},"modified":"2021-02-24T09:07:08","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T09:07:08","slug":"cargo-handling-crane-simulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/cargo-handling-crane-simulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Cargo Handling Crane Simulation"},"content":{"rendered":"

CM Lab Simulations<\/a>, developer of Vortex training simulators, has released a case study showing how the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) used simulators to prepare operators before receiving a new Liebherr LPS 550 cargo handling crane.<\/p>\n

PCCA sent operators to nearby Del Mar College, which has used Vortex Simulators as part of its Corporate Services department for several years. The full case study is provided below.<\/p>\n

Situation<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a new Liebherr LPS 550 cargo handling crane on order, Texas (US)-based Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) was under the gun to train its staff to operate the new equipment. Because on-the-job training would create safety risks within the busy port, and because no similar cranes were available in the vicinity, simulation seemed to provide the best option. A simulation-based training solution had to be found quickly.<\/p>\n

Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

PCCA quickly discovered that, as a CM Labs<\/a> client, neighboring Del Mar College was positioned to provide the answer. Following the installation of CM Labs<\/a>\u2019 Liebherr LPS 550 crane program on the school\u2019s simulator, PCCA was able to begin training its extensive staff of operators.<\/p>\n

Why CM Labs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serving the needs of heavy equipment operators on nearly every continent, CM Labs is the world\u2019s leading provider of training simulators for the port and construction sectors. Organizations like PCCA are secure in knowing that they are part of a growing global community of CM Labs<\/a> simulation users.<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supported by CM Labs<\/a>\u2019 Liebherr LPS 550 training simulator, PCCA is preparing a full complement of operators in the efficient and safe use of the new portal crane. With reduced learning cycles, the seaport is fully leveraging the crane\u2019s capabilities to increase productivity while ensuring worker safety.<\/p>\n

Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is the largest seaport in the United States based on total revenue tonnage, and the country\u2019s largest in terms of crude exports. Its vision is to be the energy port of the Americas, and with that in mind, many of the non-petroleum commodities handled on the dry bulk side are related to the oil and gas sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the flow of goods and materials passing through the port, priorities are clear for Bulk Terminal Manager, Eric Battersby. \u201cSafety is our number-one priority here at PCCA. Not only that of our employees but also the wellbeing of third-party employees working around us, as well as the infrastructure associated with the moves that we make.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, PCCA launched a renewal initiative to replace some equipment that had been around since the 1950s. Upgrades included replacing one of their older gantry style cargo handling cranes with a multi-purpose Liebherr LPS 550 crane. New equipment meant retraining operators as very few had experience running that type of crane.<\/p>\n

\u201cMachines such as the Liebherr LPS 550 are not something you see every day, so it\u2019s not like we could just go down the street and jump on somebody\u2019s crane for training.\u201d In the past, many terminals turned to on-the-job training to upskill new operators; but putting somebody up in a piece of machinery on which they are unfamiliar is risky.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cField training definitely has its risks both from a safety and productivity perspective,\u201d observed Battersby. \u201cProductivity is a big driver behind bulk operations and when you put somebody who\u2019s unfamiliar with the machinery up there it\u2019s not long before you start getting questions as to why productivity is falling or why it\u2019s taking longer than it had before. Plus, you\u2019ve got 50 tons hanging from the end of the crane hook. That\u2019s a lot of weight and you can do serious damage if you put somebody in there who isn\u2019t familiar with the controls and movements of that crane.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because experience and hands-on instruction were nonnegotiable, a training simulator was the natural choice.<\/p>\n

Simulation-based Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first time Battersby had experienced a crane operator training simulator was at the Breakbulk conference in Houston. CM Labs<\/a> was exhibiting a simulator at the conference and the company\u2019s representative encouraged Battersby to run through a few scenarios. One of those exercises was running the ship to shore crane, loading, and unloading containers. That simple encounter made a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t believe how realistic it was,\u201d he explained. \u201cIt was incredible. I\u2019ve run many different types of cranes in my life; but operating a ship to shore crane with containers was one thing that I had never done. It was neat to be able to get on there without any reservations and go through that movement. At that point I was sold on how useful the tool would be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Battersby was surprised at the accuracy and realism of the CM Labs<\/a> simulators, especially a Liebherr training simulator that CM Labs<\/a> had also developed, and which was also on display at Breakbulk.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo many things are built into the simulation that are realistic, just little nuances like the slight delay that you have when you press a joystick to get a movement started or when you release the joystick to get it stopped. All those things are really spot-on.\u201d While the advantages and opportunity for simulation-based training were obvious, Battersby just wasn\u2019t sure how he was going to incorporate it at the PCCA.<\/p>\n

Locating a Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buying into the CM Labs<\/a> ecosystem means there is no shortage of users willing to share their experiences and tips on using the simulators. And it didn\u2019t take long for PCCA to find a reference. In fact, the answer was practically next door.<\/p>\n

Reaching out, Battersby discovered that nearby Del Mar College was in possession of a trailer-based CM Labs<\/a> Vortex simulator. Although they did not have the mobile harbor crane hardware or software, that problem was soon rectified.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Del Mar folks got in touch with CM Labs<\/a> to get the ball rolling,\u201d said Battersby. We knew that the full suite of port training packs could run on any simulator hardware, so we worked with CM Labs<\/a> to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was then that crane operators could begin training. Housed in a 40-foot climate-controlled trailer, the simulator was taken to the bulk terminal facility where it would provide daily training for a couple of months. Initially operators were sent in pairs for a couple of hours of training on the simulator, with one person operating while the other observed.<\/p>\n

Training began with becoming familiar with the controls along with the cause and effect of different commands. As learning progressed and delivery of the new crane drew near, training shifted its focus to productivity, turnover time, grab efficiency, and of course, safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we saw that someone wasn\u2019t able to control the crane\u2019s load, we recognized that was going to be a big problem,\u201d said Battersby. \u201cThe instructors were really good about laying out scenarios for the operators and challenging them to do things they weren\u2019t necessarily familiar with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Battersby was surprised by the wide variety of available metrics that the simulator was able to capture. Most impressive was that cycle times were clearly displayed, allowing the trainee and instructor to quantify productivity performance in a real-world scenario. He also noted the simulator\u2019s safety metrics.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a crane operator, you\u2019re responsible for the safety of the entire shipyard. And the CM Labs<\/a> simulator helps train against unsafe maneuvers. For example, if you\u2019ve got too big of a swing going on the bucket or if the load is out of control, the operator and instructor will be alerted as an area for improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) used simulators to prepare operators before receiving a new Liebherr LPS 550 cargo handling crane.<\/p><\/div>\n

Confident in Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unique to PCCA is the fact that they are one of the few ports where machinery is operated exclusively by the facility\u2019s personnel. In such a busy seaport it\u2019s comforting to know that all crane operators have received the highest level of training.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t want to rely on outside labor to run our crane,\u201d said Battersby. \u201cAt any time, you might not know who you\u2019re getting on a particular day and, quite frankly, you may have no idea how proficient they were on the equipment. When you have a multi-million-dollar piece of machinery it\u2019s nice to know that that you have the same people running that equipment every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the highest priorities of safety and productivity, busy ports are no place for on-the-job equipment training. And as a former crane operator himself, Eric Battersby knows the value of simulators.<\/p>\n

\u201cI find myself sneaking on to the simulator from time to time,\u201d he explained. \u201cI want to stay familiar with the new equipment and pass along some of what I\u2019ve learned over the years to help our crane operators stay safe, efficient, and productive.\u201d<\/p>\n

An Extended Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s security in numbers. And organizations like PCCA can take comfort in knowing that they are members of a growing global community of users backed by CM Labs<\/a> – the world\u2019s leading provider of simulation-based training solutions for port and construction sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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