RICHLAND, Wash. - Modernizing essential equipment is another sign of dynamic change at the Hanford Site as workers prepare to treat tank waste and continue to make progress on risk-reducing cleanup.
Crews from EM Richland Operations Office contractor Mission Support Alliance (MSA) recently inspected and readied three new mobile hydraulic cranes for service. The fleet additions include one crane with a 30-ton capacity and two offering an 80-ton capacity. The cranes will replace legacy equipment that has been in use since the early 1990s.
The modern cranes will offer frequent and critical support for the tank waste retrieval and treatment mission by offloading new equipment, hoisting large pumps, and completing necessary maintenance.
“Modernizing the mobile crane fleet is an integral part of planning for the future," said Sean McFadden, acting director of crane and rigging services for MSA. “When equipment is more reliable and easier to operate, we know we have enhanced the current operations and have made an important step forward in preparing for 24/7 operations. When the cranes are needed, they will be ready."
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
