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From January 2026, new SOLAS certification requirements apply to deck cranes on offshore wind support vessels. This guide covers knuckle boom vs telescopic crane selection, AHC specification, C5-M corrosion protection, and cold-start hydraulic requirements for PSVs and SOVs working offshore wind farms.

A 10-ton marine knuckle boom crane with active heave compensation was installed on a North Sea PSV in 2023 — covering cold-start hydraulics down to -20°C, three weeks of AHC calibration in Norwegian fjord sea trials, and C5-M offshore corrosion protection. This guide breaks down what North Sea deck crane specifications actually require and what to ask suppliers before committing.

Choosing the right marine cargo deck crane comes down to three practical steps: matching the crane to your vessel type, defining the two key numbers — your heaviest load and furthest working radius — and understanding how work duty affects long-term costs. This guide walks through the key decisions for bulk carriers, general cargo ships, and offshore vessels, covering everything from hydraulic drive systems and VFD control to classification society certifications from ABS, DNV, LR, and CCS.

Yuntian Crane will exhibit at the Philippines Marine International Maritime Exhibition (PHILMARINE 2026), held from June 17 to 19 at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila. Visit Booth 91 to explore marine crane solutions, including deck cranes, offshore cranes, and boat hoists, and discuss your project requirements directly with our engineering team.

A portal crane is a slewing crane mounted on a gantry structure that rotates 360 degrees to handle cargo in ports, shipyards, and industrial yards. This guide covers three main portal crane types: the single jib portal crane, a cost-effective solution for small to medium ports; the four link portal crane, which delivers level luffing for heavy-duty multi-cargo terminals

An overhead crane — is a factory lifting system that runs on elevated runways. This guide covers the main types of overhead cranes, including single girder cranes, double girder cranes, and European standard cranes. It also explains key selection factors such as lifting capacity, span, lifting height, and work duty class, along with international safety standards. Yuntian Crane provides custom-engineered overhead crane solutions for industries worldwide.