boom with slewing, shuttling and luffing functions;
material transfer from the feed chute at the pivot structure to the boom tip;
retractable loading chute, for efficient material distribution and to reduce dust emissions;
luffing angle up to 50° to pass over vessel’s mast or cranes to enable quick hold changes during loading;
design fully in accordance with directive Atex 94/9/EC regulations.

To date, engineering and construction phases have been completed, and all the equipment is ready for no load testing in Sammi’s premises. In 2011, the company was awarded of a contract for the design and supply of a turnkey coal handling for a rated capacity of 2,000tph of coal, to be installed in a new transhipper presently under construction. As for the project Bulk Java, the system will include double charging hoppers, belt conveyors and two continuous shiploaders both slewing and luffing-type. The launch of the new vessel is foreseen for midle of 2012. Looking at the project in greater detail, there will be operational tests carried out in which the shiploader will be completely assembled in the workshop together with its electrical and hydraulic power elements, to test that all slewing, luffing and shuttle functions operate as they should. The main advantage of carrying out these types of workshop tests is that they significantly reduce the time required in the shipyard for the assembly, commissioning and fine-tuning of the system. This further underscores Sammi’s commitment to meeting all the expectations of its customers. As well as the projects already in hand, the company is also undergoing feasibility studies for a range of further orders, with increased handling rates of up to 4,000tph, as well as for a variety of equipment to meet all bulk handling needs and requirements of its customers. Sammi’s technical solutions are all engineered to offer reliable, efficient and cost-effective operations.