Vertikal
Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc has taken delivery of a 180ft Genie SX-180 telescopic boom lift, the first to arrive in north Africa.
The SX-180 is currently working at the Port of Casablanca on crane and infrastructure maintenance and inspection work. The machine offers a working height of almost 57 metres and an outreach of up to 24.4 metres, while maximum platform capacity is 340kg. It was sold and delivered by Vemat, Genie’s distributor for Morocco.
Genie SX-180
Khadija Loufti of Marsa Maroc said: “Gantries and heavy capacity port cranes are some of our most strategic types of equipment that stand out by the complexity of their maintenance and their huge dimensions. To perform certain tasks, such as inspections or verifications, particularly on the cranes’ booms, it is imperative to have an adequate solution. In addition, because Marsa Maroc is QSE certified, worksite safety has become one of our top priorities, which is why we decided to invest in a high reach boom lift. There are few manufactures that make these machines, and Genie stands out as one of the reputed leaders in this area.”
The first SX-180 in north Africa
Vemat managing director Domenico Paduano added: “Local service was also one of customer’s requirements. The Genie SX-180 boom lift has been working virtually non-stop since it arrived has already clocked up a tremendous number of hours. Marsa Maroc’s machines are in use all day long, so to adapt to their needs, we plan our service calls 10 days in advance to handle the maintenance within a morning, which allows them optimise the immobilisation of their equipment.”
“Over the past five years or so, we have seen a definite evolution in terms of awareness regarding safety and work at height in Morocco. As a result, we have experienced a notable rise in the number of power stations and other industrial facilities that are now turning to us for an alternative to scaffolding or ladders. In this respect, our Genie booms have an important role to play.”
Established in 2006, Marsa Maroc employs 2,200 and specialises in handling, storage, logistics and shipping services. Its fleet includes 11 container handlers, five cranes for bulk materials, 87 cranes and 253 telehandlers. Operating across 10 ports around the country, the company handles shipments of containers, as well as passengers.
