What is the designed load bearing (deck loading) at PSB Jetty?
A. PSB Jetty’s construction complies with a load bearing (deck loading) of 3 tons per square metre. This is designed to meet the load requirement of a standard highway bridge. All equipment, vehicles with single or combined loads in excess of the permissible load of 90 tons are strictly prohibited from entry to PSB Jetty. Vessel owners or agents and all other users are required to request permission from PSB for one-time access to the jetty for equipment, vehicles or loads in excess of the 90 tons limit. Such requests must be made in writing in advance. Vessels, their owners or agents and all other users are required to submit the necessary calculations to show proof that their equipment, vehicles and loads are within the designed limit and are safe to travel on PSB Jetty. PSB reserves the right to refuse entry to any equipment, vehicles and any cargo in excess of the 90 tons limit.
