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Cranes rated for offshore operations including subsea, heavy lift, and AHC capability.

Known Models (15)

Heila Cranes HLRM 250-5 Marine Crane
Heila Cranes HLRM 250-5 Marine Crane
SWL 25t at 5m · Cargo / Equipment · telescopic
swl_tonnes: 25
max_outreach_m: 15
type: telescopic
Common Failures:
  • • Telescope section wear pads
  • • Slew motor seal failure
  • • Wire rope fleet angle
Service: Replace wear pads at 3000 hours; monitor fleet angle.
Spares: Heila Cranes: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Heila Cranes HLRM 450-8 Marine Crane
Heila Cranes HLRM 450-8 Marine Crane
SWL 45t at 8m · Cargo / Equipment · telescopic
swl_tonnes: 45
max_outreach_m: 20
type: telescopic
Common Failures:
  • • Boom section alignment
  • • Hoist wire termination crack
  • • Slew bearing bolt fatigue
Service: NDT wire terminations monthly; torque slew bearing bolts semi-annually.
Spares: Heila Cranes: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Heila Cranes HLRM 100-4 Provision Crane
Heila Cranes HLRM 100-4 Provision Crane
SWL 10t at 4m · Cargo / Equipment · provision
swl_tonnes: 10
max_outreach_m: 10
type: provision
Common Failures:
  • • Boom latch failure
  • • Wire rope corrosion
  • • Control pendant damage
Service: Wash wire with fresh water after operation; protect pendant cable.
Spares: Heila Cranes: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Huisman 900mt Heavy Lift Crane
Huisman 900mt Heavy Lift Crane
SWL 900t · Cargo / Equipment · heavy_lift
swl_tonnes: 900
outreach_m: 30
type: heavy_lift
ahc: False
Common Failures:
  • • 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.
Spares: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Huisman 400mt Offshore Crane
Huisman 400mt Offshore Crane
SWL 400t · Cargo / Equipment · mast_crane
swl_tonnes: 400
outreach_m: 25
type: mast_crane
Common Failures:
  • • Mast structure fatigue
  • • Hoist wire re-reeving needed
  • • Hydraulic swivel leak
Service: Re-reeve main hoist at 3000 lift-cycles; inspect mast welds annually.
Spares: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Huisman 150mt Leg Encircling Crane
Huisman 150mt Leg Encircling Crane
SWL 150t · Cargo / Equipment · leg_encircling
swl_tonnes: 150
outreach_m: 40
type: leg_encircling
Common Failures:
  • • Leg guide wear
  • • Slew restricted by leg geometry
  • • Boom deflection under load
Service: Check leg guide clearances quarterly.
Spares: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Huisman 250mt Subsea Crane
Huisman 250mt Subsea Crane
SWL 250t subsea · Cargo / Equipment · subsea
swl_tonnes: 250
outreach_m: 20
type: subsea
ahc: True
Common Failures:
  • • AHC cylinder seal failure
  • • Motion reference unit drift
  • • Wire termination fatigue
Service: Calibrate MRU quarterly; inspect AHC cylinder seals at 4000 hours.
Spares: Huisman: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
KenzFigee KF-600 Offshore Crane
KenzFigee KF-600 Offshore Crane
SWL 600t · Cargo / Equipment · offshore_construction
swl_tonnes: 600
outreach_m: 25
type: offshore_construction
Common Failures:
  • • Main hoist drum bearing failure
  • • Boom section pin wear
  • • Hydraulic pump cavitation
Service: Monitor drum bearing temperature; NDT boom pins annually.
Spares: KenzFigee: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
KenzFigee KF-150 Deck Crane
KenzFigee KF-150 Deck Crane
SWL 15t at 20m · Cargo / Equipment · deck_crane
swl_tonnes: 15
outreach_m: 20
type: deck_crane
Common Failures:
  • • Slew gear backlash
  • • Wire rope drum scoring
  • • Limit switch misadjustment
Service: Adjust slew gear backlash annually; recalibrate limit switches semi-annually.
Spares: KenzFigee: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
KenzFigee KF-250 Knuckle Boom
KenzFigee KF-250 Knuckle Boom
SWL 25t at 18m · Cargo / Equipment · knuckle_boom
swl_tonnes: 25
outreach_m: 18
type: knuckle_boom
Common Failures:
  • • Knuckle pin bush wear
  • • Boom oscillation
  • • Hydraulic motor cross-port leak
Service: Replace knuckle pin bushings at 6000 hours.
Spares: KenzFigee: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
NOV Hydralift HMC 4000 Offshore Crane
NOV Hydralift HMC 4000 Offshore Crane
SWL 100t at 20m · Cargo / Equipment · offshore
swl_tonnes: 100
outreach_m: 20
type: offshore
drive: hydraulic
Common Failures:
  • • Boom luffing cylinder leak
  • • Slew ring corrosion
  • • Main hoist wire fatigue
Service: Replace main hoist wire at 2000 load-cycles; grease slew ring daily.
Spares: NOV Hydralift: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
NOV Hydralift HMC 2500 Subsea Crane
NOV Hydralift HMC 2500 Subsea Crane
SWL 60t subsea · Cargo / Equipment · subsea
swl_tonnes: 60
outreach_m: 18
type: subsea
ahc: True
Common Failures:
  • • AHC response delay
  • • Heave sensor failure
  • • Wire rope rotation
Service: Test AHC response time monthly; use rotation-resistant wire.
Spares: NOV Hydralift: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
NOV Hydralift PSC 150 Platform Supply Crane
NOV Hydralift PSC 150 Platform Supply Crane
SWL 15t at 16m · Cargo / Equipment · Hydraulic Crane
swl_tonnes: 15
outreach_m: 16
type: platform_supply
Common Failures:
  • • Pendant line fatigue
  • • Hydraulic oil contamination
  • • Boom rest impact damage
Service: Replace pendant lines every 3 years; filter oil to NAS 8.
Spares: NOV Hydralift: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
✔ Pros
  • • High lifting capacity for its size
  • • Reliable operation in harsh offshore conditions
  • • Compact design for efficient deck space utilization
⚠ Cons
  • • 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.
SMST Gangway Crane GC-500
SMST Gangway Crane GC-500
SWL 5t, Gangway 30m · Cargo / Equipment · gangway_crane
swl_tonnes: 5
gangway_length_m: 30
type: gangway_crane
motion_compensated: True
Common Failures:
  • • Motion compensation failure
  • • Gangway telescopic section jamming
  • • Hydraulic manifold leak
Service: Test motion compensation daily; lubricate telescopic sections weekly.
Spares: SMST: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
SMST Telescopic Deck Crane TDC-20
SMST Telescopic Deck Crane TDC-20
SWL 20t · Cargo / Equipment · telescopic
swl_tonnes: 20
max_outreach_m: 25
type: telescopic
Common Failures:
  • • Telescope cylinder seal leak
  • • Boom section corrosion
  • • Wire rope rotation
Service: Use rotation-resistant wire; inspect telescope cylinder seals at 2000 hours.
Spares: SMST: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.