Floating Crane
Floating cranes, also recognized as crane vessel and crane ship are used for loading, unloading, transshipping assignments and lifting heavy loads in a marine environment. The cranes have the requisite stability while lifting heavy loads and are also perfectly able to operate in rough water bodies and harsh weather conditions. Along with a crane, the vessel usually has accommodation for people and sometimes also contains a helicopter pad.
Today, these cranes are the foremost choice for carrying out offshore construction, maintenance and repair work such as, building of floating oil and gas platforms, offshore wind power facilities, repairing of commercial and military offshore structures etc. These have become the preferred choice of clients owing to attributes such as high durability, optimum reliability, rugged design and longevity. Floating Cranes are largely used in rivers, ports, sheltered waters, coastal waters and in open sea operations.
Types of Floating Cranes:
Semi submersible
Catamaran
Mono hull
Sheer leg
Floating Cranes: Briefing
These are designed keeping in mind the industry standards and very robust and sturdy
The operator cabin in floating cranes is designed in such a way, so that, operator gets clear & ample view of the loading and unloading area
These have fully enclosed power module with excellent access to all service points that aids in simplified maintenance of the cranes
These contain over sized pins and bushings in combination with the central lubrication system, thus maximizing durability of the bushing and pins of these cranes
The cranes are normally positioned on a platform that is capable of a 360 degrees rotation, providing better mobility
These have high transit speeds and are also capable of lifting, loading, handling and unloading of very heavy and fragile cargo
Reasons for Soaring Popularity of Floating Cranes:
Appreciated for their easy installation and operation
These are power efficient with very high load lifting capacity
Driven by powerful engines, these floating cranes have lifting capacity from 40 to 300 tons, which can also be customized to meet clients' specific requirements
Deck strength, deck load capacity, cargo area and type of vessel can also be customized based on clients' varied application requirements
The cranes operate flawlessly even in extreme weather conditions on water bodies
These have a very long life and appreciated across the globe owing to their negligible maintenance and consistent performance
These are resistant to winding, corrosion, wear and rust
