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Offshore / Heavy Lift Crane

medium 37 models total
Cranes rated for offshore operations including subsea, heavy lift, and AHC capability.

5 manufacturers · 37 models

Huisman

12
900mt Heavy Lift Crane
SWL 900t · Cargo / Equipment · heavy_lift
Safe working load tonnes
900
Outreach (m)
30
Type
heavy_lift
Ahc
nein
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Slew bearing fatigue cracking
  • Wire rope fleet angle deviation
  • Main hoist brake overheating
  • Boom backstay failure
Service: Continuous structural monitoring required; NDT slew bearing every 6 months.
Spare Parts: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Huisman 400mt Offshore Crane
400mt Offshore Crane
SWL 400t · Cargo / Equipment · mast_crane
Safe working load tonnes
400
Outreach (m)
25
Type
mast_crane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Mast structure fatigue
  • Hoist wire re-reeving needed
  • Hydraulic swivel leak
Service: Re-reeve main hoist at 3000 lift-cycles; inspect mast welds annually.
Spare Parts: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
150mt Leg Encircling Crane
SWL 150t · Cargo / Equipment · leg_encircling
Safe working load tonnes
150
Outreach (m)
40
Type
leg_encircling
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Leg guide wear
  • Slew restricted by leg geometry
  • Boom deflection under load
Service: Check leg guide clearances quarterly.
Spare Parts: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
250mt Subsea Crane
SWL 250t subsea · Cargo / Equipment · subsea
Safe working load tonnes
250
Outreach (m)
20
Type
subsea
Ahc
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • AHC cylinder seal failure
  • Motion reference unit drift
  • Wire termination fatigue
Service: Calibrate MRU quarterly; inspect AHC cylinder seals at 4000 hours.
Spare Parts: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Huisman 400t Heavy Lift Crane unverified
400t SWL
Model Family
Huisman Heavy Lift
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
400
Heavy lift crane
Huisman 600t Heavy Lift Crane unverified
600t SWL
Model Family
Huisman Heavy Lift
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
600
Heavy lift crane
Huisman 900t Heavy Lift Crane unverified
900t SWL
Model Family
Huisman Heavy Lift
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
900
Heavy lift crane
Huisman 2000t Heavy Lift Crane unverified
2000t SWL
Model Family
Huisman Heavy Lift
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
2000
Heavy lift crane
Huisman 5000t Heavy Lift Crane unverified
5000t SWL
Model Family
Huisman Heavy Lift
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
5000
Heavy lift crane
Huisman 10000t Heavy Lift Crane unverified
10000t SWL
Model Family
Huisman Heavy Lift
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
10000
Heavy lift crane
Huisman Offshore Mast Crane unverified
Model Family
Huisman Mast Crane
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Offshore mast crane family
Huisman Leg Encircling Crane unverified
Model Family
Huisman LEC
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Leg-encircling crane for jack-up vessels

KenzFigee

10
KF-600 Offshore Crane
SWL 600t · Cargo / Equipment · offshore_construction
Safe working load tonnes
600
Outreach (m)
25
Type
offshore_construction
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Main hoist drum bearing failure
  • Boom section pin wear
  • Hydraulic pump cavitation
Service: Monitor drum bearing temperature; NDT boom pins annually.
Spare Parts: KenzFigee: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
KF-150 Deck Crane
SWL 15t at 20m · Cargo / Equipment · deck_crane
Safe working load tonnes
15
Outreach (m)
20
Type
deck_crane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Slew gear backlash
  • Wire rope drum scoring
  • Limit switch misadjustment
Service: Adjust slew gear backlash annually; recalibrate limit switches semi-annually.
Spare Parts: KenzFigee: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
KF-250 Knuckle Boom
SWL 25t at 18m · Cargo / Equipment · knuckle_boom
Safe working load tonnes
25
Outreach (m)
18
Type
knuckle_boom
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Knuckle pin bush wear
  • Boom oscillation
  • Hydraulic motor cross-port leak
Service: Replace knuckle pin bushings at 6000 hours.
Spare Parts: KenzFigee: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal Crane 10t unverified
10t SWL
Model Family
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal
Crane type
pedestal
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
10
Offshore pedestal crane
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal Crane 25t unverified
25t SWL
Model Family
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal
Crane type
pedestal
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
25
Offshore pedestal crane
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal Crane 50t unverified
50t SWL
Model Family
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal
Crane type
pedestal
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
50
Offshore pedestal crane
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal Crane 100t unverified
100t SWL
Model Family
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal
Crane type
pedestal
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
100
Offshore pedestal crane
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal Crane 150t unverified
150t SWL
Model Family
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal
Crane type
pedestal
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
150
Offshore pedestal crane
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal Crane 200t unverified
200t SWL
Model Family
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal
Crane type
pedestal
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
200
Offshore pedestal crane
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal Crane 300t unverified
300t SWL
Model Family
KenzFigee Offshore Pedestal
Crane type
pedestal
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
300
Offshore pedestal crane

Heila Cranes

7
HLRM 250-5 Marine Crane
SWL 25t at 5m · Cargo / Equipment · telescopic
Safe working load tonnes
25
Max outreach (m)
15
Type
telescopic
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Telescope section wear pads
  • Slew motor seal failure
  • Wire rope fleet angle
Service: Replace wear pads at 3000 hours; monitor fleet angle.
Spare Parts: Heila Cranes: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
HLRM 450-8 Marine Crane
SWL 45t at 8m · Cargo / Equipment · telescopic
Safe working load tonnes
45
Max outreach (m)
20
Type
telescopic
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Boom section alignment
  • Hoist wire termination crack
  • Slew bearing bolt fatigue
Service: NDT wire terminations monthly; torque slew bearing bolts semi-annually.
Spare Parts: Heila Cranes: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
HLRM 100-4 Provision Crane
SWL 10t at 4m · Cargo / Equipment · provision
Safe working load tonnes
10
Max outreach (m)
10
Type
provision
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Boom latch failure
  • Wire rope corrosion
  • Control pendant damage
Service: Wash wire with fresh water after operation; protect pendant cable.
Spare Parts: Heila Cranes: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Heila HLR 10000 unverified
10t SWL
Model Family
HLR
Crane type
knuckle_boom
Application
offshore
Drive Type
hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
10
HLR offshore rated crane
Heila HLR 20000 unverified
20t SWL
Model Family
HLR
Crane type
knuckle_boom
Application
offshore
Drive Type
hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
20
HLR offshore rated crane
Heila HLR 30000 unverified
30t SWL
Model Family
HLR
Crane type
knuckle_boom
Application
offshore
Drive Type
hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
30
HLR offshore rated crane
Heila HLR 50000 unverified
50t SWL
Model Family
HLR
Crane type
knuckle_boom
Application
offshore
Drive Type
hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
50
HLR offshore rated crane

NOV Hydralift

6
NOV Hydralift HMC 4000 Offshore Crane
HMC 4000 Offshore Crane
SWL 100t at 20m · Cargo / Equipment · offshore
Safe working load tonnes
100
Outreach (m)
20
Type
offshore
Drive
hydraulic
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Boom luffing cylinder leak
  • Slew ring corrosion
  • Main hoist wire fatigue
Service: Replace main hoist wire at 2000 load-cycles; grease slew ring daily.
Spare Parts: NOV Hydralift: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
HMC 2500 Subsea Crane
SWL 60t subsea · Cargo / Equipment · subsea
Safe working load tonnes
60
Outreach (m)
18
Type
subsea
Ahc
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • AHC response delay
  • Heave sensor failure
  • Wire rope rotation
Service: Test AHC response time monthly; use rotation-resistant wire.
Spare Parts: NOV Hydralift: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
PSC 150 Platform Supply Crane
SWL 15t at 16m · Cargo / Equipment · Hydraulic Crane
Safe working load tonnes
15
Outreach (m)
16
Type
platform_supply
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Pendant line fatigue
  • Hydraulic oil contamination
  • Boom rest impact damage
Service: Replace pendant lines every 3 years; filter oil to NAS 8.
Spare Parts: NOV Hydralift: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Strengths
  • High lifting capacity for its size
  • Reliable operation in harsh offshore conditions
  • Compact design for efficient deck space utilization
Weaknesses
  • Pendant line fatigue can lead to downtime
  • Hydraulic oil contamination requires regular maintenance
  • Boom rest impact damage can occur if not properly secured
Typical Vessels: Offshore Supply VesselPlatform Supply VesselDrilling Rig
Certifications: DNVABS
Decision Guide: Choose if: you need a reliable and compact heavy-lift crane for offshore platform supply operations. Avoid if: you prioritize cranes with advanced anti-fatigue systems or require a higher lifting capacity.
Use Cases: Typically deployed on offshore supply vessels and drilling rigs for cargo handling, supply operations, and maintenance tasks.
NOV HLC-150 unverified
150t SWL
Model Family
Hydralift HLC
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
150
Hydralift offshore crane
NOV HLC-300 unverified
300t SWL
Model Family
Hydralift HLC
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
300
Hydralift offshore crane
NOV HLC-500 unverified
500t SWL
Model Family
Hydralift HLC
Crane type
offshore
Application
offshore
Drive Type
electro-hydraulic
Safe working load tonnes
500
Hydralift offshore crane

SMST

2
Gangway Crane GC-500
SWL 5t, Gangway 30m · Cargo / Equipment · gangway_crane
Safe working load tonnes
5
Gangway length (m)
30
Type
gangway_crane
Motion compensated
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Motion compensation failure
  • Gangway telescopic section jamming
  • Hydraulic manifold leak
Service: Test motion compensation daily; lubricate telescopic sections weekly.
Spare Parts: SMST: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Telescopic Deck Crane TDC-20
SWL 20t · Cargo / Equipment · telescopic
Safe working load tonnes
20
Max outreach (m)
25
Type
telescopic
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Telescope cylinder seal leak
  • Boom section corrosion
  • Wire rope rotation
Service: Use rotation-resistant wire; inspect telescope cylinder seals at 2000 hours.
Spare Parts: SMST: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.