Grab unloading here to stay

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Although the gradual demise of bulk ship unloading by grab was being predicted in the 1990s for reasons of its inefficiency and environmental unacceptability, this cargo handling concept not only continues to be widely employed but is currently enjoying a renaissance thanks to recent technical advances.

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