This project will play a key role in reducing pollution and toxic emissions in Scotland by recovering fugitive emissions that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere.

Sarens provided an LTM 1450 crane equipped with a main boom and a 134-tonne counterweight to execute the lift. The team, consisting of a crane operator, lift supervisor, and rigger, carried out meticulous planning, selecting the appropriate crane and handling all slinging and signalling arrangements. The crane’s VarioBase system allowed for flexible outrigger positioning, enabling the team to position it as close as possible to the VRU. The lift was completed successfully in just one shift.

The installation of the VRU at King George V Dock will help reduce Scotland’s environmental footprint by recovering emissions during storage and loading processes. Previously, these emissions were either vented, flared, or sent to vapour combustors. Now, the VRU will capture and reuse them, contributing to a cleaner environment.

King George V Dock, operational since 1931, is the largest and only remaining ocean-going dock on the upper Clyde. It handles a wide range of cargo, including biomass, metals, chemicals, industrial equipment, and wind turbine components. Its strategic location offers excellent connections to the M8 motorway and rail links.

Sarens has a long-standing presence in the UK, having supported major projects like the construction of Hinkley Point C power station with the world’s largest land-based crane, "Big Carl". Other notable projects include the FAST project at Fawley Refinery, the installation of a 5000-tonne concrete culvert in Glasgow, and complex lifts for the Thames Tideway Tunnel.

This latest project at King George V Dock highlights Sarens' ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in heavy lifting and engineered transport.