VIDEO: How a Self-Unloading Ship Works?

CSL Group Gravity-fed self-unloaders are specialized vessels that can quickly and efficiently discharge dry bulk cargo without the assistance of shore-side equipment or personnel. The video released by Canadian shipping company CSL Group demonstrates how these vessels function.  As their name implies, the vessels use gravity to release cargo onto conveyor belts through gates located at the bottom of the vessels cargo holds. The cargo is then transported to an elevating system, lifted above deck level, transferred onto a discharge boom conveyor and offloaded via a discharge boom. To get a better idea how this works in practice, check out the video below: The cargo can be offloaded via the discharge boom, port or starboard, depending on the unload facility. Gravity-fed technologies include loop belt, incline belt and elevator self-unloading systems. CSL explains that the vessels rapid discharge rate and reduced infrastructure and labour requirements make this bulk cargo handling option an effective solution that helps keep costs down and minimize environmental impacts. CSL Groups fleet of self-unloaders currently consists of more than 20 vessels. World Maritime News Staff; Video Courtesy: CSL Group