Shark Bay – Salt Processing and Shiploading
The Shark Bay Salt Shiploader project demanded precision engineering, innovative modular design, and seamless collaboration within a tight 9-month timeline. Qfactor delivered a cost-effective, operationally superior solution, enhancing efficiency by 25% and achieving a 20% cost saving while meeting bespoke site-specific design and logistical requirements.
| Project Name | Shark Bay Salt Shiploader |
| Client Company | Mitsu (Shark Bay Salt) |
| Project Type | Capital Project – Industrial Process |
| Project Value | $5.5m |
| Project Start AND Finish | 2009 – 2009 |
| Strategic Objective | To design, fabricate, deliver, and commission a site-specific Salt Shiploader, meeting strict operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness benchmarks within a compressed project timeline. |
| The Challenge / Need | The project demanded a highly customized solution tailored to site-specific design criteria, with tight timelines and logistical challenges. It required modularization for efficient transport, pre-commissioning for reduced site installation time, and innovative engineering to optimize operational performance and cost-effectiveness. |
| Our Approach | – Collaborated with specialist engineering firms for design and fabrication. – Developed a modular design for easy transport and installation. – Conducted pre-commissioning and functional testing before delivery. – Implemented rigorous project management frameworks to monitor timelines and quality standards. – Integrated bespoke material specifications and operational functionalities. |
| Solution & Key Deliverables | – Delivered a modular Salt Shiploader tailored to site-specific requirements. – Pre-commissioned and functionally tested before on-site deployment. – Coordinated the design, fabrication, erection, and commissioning stages. – Achieved 20% cost savings and 25% operational efficiency improvements. – Delivered within the strict 9-month timeframe. |
| Risks and Challenges | – Complex site-specific design criteria. – Short project timeline. – Coordination across multiple engineering and fabrication stakeholders. – Ensuring seamless transport and on-site assembly of modular components. – Meeting bespoke material and operational requirements. |
| Result / Outcome | – Delivered a fully operational Salt Shiploader on time and within budget. – Achieved measurable operational efficiency gains and cost savings. – Reduced on-site installation time through modular design and pre-commissioning. – Enhanced operational reliability and output capacity. |
| Our Value-Added Differentiator | – Expertise in modular design and pre-commissioning methodologies. – Strong project management capabilities ensuring timeline adherence. – Strategic collaboration with specialist engineering partners. – Ability to deliver cost and operational efficiencies beyond client expectations. – Innovative engineering solutions tailored to site-specific challenges. |
