Looking southeast from West Cliff Promenade

Image: © John Baker Taken: 2 Jan 2017

Towards a crane, which is the UK’s largest mobile crane and is currently being hosted at the Port of Ramsgate. It arrived on 17 low loader HGVs before it was assembled and is to be used to help refurbish the 26 year old floating berth at the Port – which can be used to dock large ferries. The crane is to be used to lift several large pieces of the berth onto dry land, including a 110 tonne bridge. The project will last for approximately eight weeks and is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to invest in port infrastructure to maximise future opportunities. Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Cllr Hunter Stummer-Schmertzing, said: “This is another great example of the council taking action to improve the port’s facilities and supports our message that we’re open for business! We’re working hard to ensure that infrastructure at the port is modernised and commercially competitive to put us in the best possible position to attract new business. Refurbishing the berth will allow us to dock far larger ferries than we’re currently capable of hosting at the port. When you add that to our location - being the second closest port to mainland Europe, we believe we’re a viable proposition.” https://www.thanet.gov.uk/the-thanet-magazine/press-releases/2016/october/the-uk%E2%80%99s-largest-mobile-crane-at-the-port-of-ramsgate/

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