Industrial cranes and bulk handling equipment
Capabilities

Fleet &
Equipment

Purpose-built maritime assets and shore-side infrastructure designed for high-volume bulk commodity handling.

Maritime Fleet

Floating Transhipment Vessels

Purpose-built or converted vessels equipped with onboard cranes and cargo handling systems for ship-to-ship bulk transfer operations in offshore anchorage zones.

Technical Specifications

Crane CapacityUp to 2,500 t/hr per crane
Cargo Hold Capacity40,000–80,000 DWT
Crane ConfigurationTwin or quad crane setups
Operational DraftSuited for shallow-water anchorage

Barges & Feeder Vessels

Flat-deck and hopper barges used to transport bulk commodities from river ports and shallow-draft terminals to offshore transhipment anchorages.

Technical Specifications

Cargo Capacity5,000–15,000 DWT per barge
DraftShallow-draft for river and estuary navigation
Loading MethodConveyor belt or grab crane compatible
Fleet SizeScalable to match export volumes

Support & Safety Vessels

Tugboats, pilot boats, and safety standby vessels ensuring safe navigation, mooring operations, and emergency response capability throughout the transhipment process.

Technical Specifications

Tug Bollard Pull40–80 tonnes
Pilot BoatsHigh-speed aluminium craft
Safety EquipmentSOLAS-compliant, oil spill response
Availability24/7 operational readiness

Shore-Side Infrastructure

Comprehensive port and stockyard facilities supporting the full bulk handling value chain from mine to vessel.

Stockpile Management

  • Radial stackers and reclaimers
  • Conveyor belt systems (covered and open)
  • Weighbridge and sampling stations
  • Dust suppression systems

Quality Control

  • On-site laboratory facilities
  • Automated sampling systems
  • Moisture and grade analysis equipment
  • Third-party inspection coordination

Port Infrastructure

  • Deep-water berth access
  • Loading conveyor systems
  • Draft survey equipment
  • Vessel tracking and AIS monitoring
Capacity

Scaled for Growth

SBH's fleet and infrastructure are designed to scale alongside Sierra Leone's rapidly growing mining export sector. With projected volumes reaching 20 million metric tons by 2026, our operational capacity is built to meet both current demand and future expansion.

20M+
MT Annual Capacity Target
24/7
Operational Readiness
ISO
Certified Standards
SOLAS
Safety Compliance

Commodity Handling

Iron OreSierra Leone

Primary export commodity — Pepel, Marampa, Tonkolili corridors

BauxiteGuinea / Sierra Leone

Growing export volumes from regional deposits

RutileSierra Leone

Specialist handling for mineral sands

IlmeniteSierra Leone

Co-product handling with rutile operations

Discuss Your Requirements

Whether you need transshipment capacity, stockpile management, or end-to-end logistics coordination, our operations team is ready to discuss your specific requirements.

Key Stakeholders & Partners

Sierra Leone Ports Authority
Kingho Mining
Marampa Mines Limited
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