Tram vessels are carrying different cargo, for which density of each cargo Varies. For a 25T crane, If the cargo density is less than 1.00 MT/m3 then Higher capacity grabs of 12 CBM is required for the ship perform well, and if The cargo density is more than 2.5 MT/m3 then lower capacity grab of 6CBM Will be required to match the crane capacity. Hence to match the Proposition, Shore-based Grabs are inevitable.


Non-grabber vessels generally work out cheaper than the grabber Vessels, In a normal freight market. Hence hiring shore grabs will workout more Economical for the charterer.


Maintenance of the Grab is hectic job and the spared are quite expensive, Any breakdown has an adverse effect on ship's performance. In such Scenario, Shore based grabs supplier like Seatrade, have spares and Their Technical team, will be able to rectify in a short span of time.