Types of Cranes Used on A Ship

Cranes are important in the logistics and operations of a maritime business, from moving heavy cargo to loading and unloading containers.

In our capacity as manufacturers and suppliers of cranes we deal with many clients with many different kinds of marine operations; and that means when it comes to cranes for ship operations, we have a pretty good idea what’s likely to be in play -from rail-mounted setups that reach across a ship’s deck like a bridge to boom structures that can fold and unfold like a knuckle and even some that feature sections that can slide in and out of each other to reach farther or higher with super precision.

Here’s a look at these cranes and their specific functions and advantages that they can bring to your ship operations.

Forklifts

These are vehicles with pronged devices that allow lifting and carrying heavy loads. Our forklifts are equipped with fly jibs which extends their reach and lifting height. They are just like crane booms but for forklift applications. We are talking about loading and unloading light duty material, moving various materials and stowing materials neatly.

You’ll mostly find them in smaller vessels where there’s no need for heavy cranes or other large machinery because there’s no heavy cargo to be handled. They reach inside smaller spaces and tight quarters easily, making them great for handling goods in cargo holds and other restricted spaces.

Our forklift fly jib setups come in different lifting tons, starting from 2.3 to 7-ton monsters with 20MPA rated working pressure, and 15200 mm maximum working distance.

Apart from the above types of cranes, ships also feature other types of cranes such as gantry cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes and even floating cranes. However, deck cranes (knuckle booms), Forklifts and telescopic boom cranes are the most common types of cranes in ships of all sizes.

These cranes offer great versatility and power for maritime operations on or off ships. We are talking about loading and offloading vessels, transporting materials and stowing them in a proper and organized manner without damaging them in the process.

With that being said, the most important thing about ships and cranes is that it depends on the operational requirements and the design and function of the cranes.

If you are ready to start looking at cranes for your logistics and shipping operations, we would be happy to help. We have different types of cranes for offshore and yard operations and in different lifting tons. We are available most times of the day and would be happy to help you find something that you can use in your operations. Call us today to speak with an expert.