Offshore / Heavy Lift Crane
medium
Cranes rated for offshore operations including subsea, heavy lift, and AHC capability.
Known Models (15)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.