News
Precarious Conditions on the Dock
Posted: 05/13/2025
Rail-traveling ship loaders are a familiar sight on the Gulf Coast (and around the world)—and they are essential to the efficient loading of bulk materials. Disruption to the operation of these massive machines directly affects productivity and the bottom line, as represented by one company's experience when wind from a severe storm knocked the machine off its rails, leaving it dangerously close to the edge of the dock.
Stay Informed
Join our quarterly mailing list to keep up with the latest Deep South Crane & Rigging news.
Refinery Turnaround Requires All Hands On Deck
Posted: 06/09/2017
Refinery units undergoing a turnaround are taken apart – and components are inspected, repaired or replaced – before being put back together. Turnaround activity can either be confined to individual units or parts of a refinery at a time, or in the case of the recent Texas City turnaround, involve the entire plant.
Employee Spotlight: Kerry Hulse
Posted: 05/12/2017
Kerry Hulse, vice president of Deep South Crane & Rigging, has dedicated much of his career to improving safety for those in this unique and challenging line of business. His expertise and influence within the industry has allowed him to spearhead safety programs, resulting in the safety certification of over 100,000 crane operators.
Safety Source: Parking Lot Safety
Posted: 04/05/2017
It’s important to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings. In even the most familiar or seemingly harmless area, the potential for danger and accidents can be anywhere. Parking lots, whether at your office, your favorite store, or outside of a stadium all offer the possibility of accidents. However with a few helpful tips and best practices, making your way to and from your car can be a safe and pleasant.
Flare Stack Lift
Posted: 02/15/2017
Deep South Crane and Rigging was contracted for a heavy lift project in Norco, Louisiana. The scope of work required for this lift included lifting two sections of a flare stack and the flare tip. To perform these three lifts totaling nearly 300’, Deep South used the 1,320-ton Demag AC-1000 and the 500-ton Liebherr LTM 1400-71, which served as the tail crane.
Caustic & Prefrac Tower Lift Project
Posted: 02/15/2017
Deep South Crane and Rigging was recently contracted by a southeast petrochemical plant as part of a major pre-turnaround project. In order to de-bottleneck ethylene production, Deep South erected a caustic tower and a prefrac tower. With dozens of different contractors and over 700 workers, a confined and congested work area posed the greatest challenge.
Safety Source: Winter Driving Safety Tips
Posted: 01/24/2017
Winter, whether it be long and frigid, or fleeting and balmy, can pose a number of different challenges when it comes to driving. Even a brief cold snap can take a toll on your vehicle and the roads. Dead batteries, underinflated tires, damaged streets, and slick surfaces can all make this time of the year a treacherous one behind the wheel. However paying a little extra attention to some important details can set you up for a safe commute.
Deep South to Exhibit at the 2016 Petrochemical Engineering & Construction Conference June 7th & 8th - Booth #37
Posted: 06/03/2016
Are you attending the Petrochemical Engineering and Construction Conference in New Orleans, LA, June 7th and 8th? If so, please visit us at booth #37.
