Ship crane

A ship crane is a lifting equipment installed on a ship for loading and unloading cargo. This type of crane usually has some special design to adapt to the small space on the ship, the changing Marine environment and the special requirements for weight distribution. The following are some basic characteristics and common types of ship cranes:

Basic features:

Contour design: Ship cranes are typically compact in design to accommodate space on a limited ship and can often be rotated, folded or telescoped for flexible use in different operating states.

Corrosion resistant materials: Due to the highly corrosive working environment of the ship, ship cranes usually use corrosion resistant materials, such as stainless steel or anti-corrosion coatings, to extend the service life of the equipment.

Windproof design: Because ships can face strong winds and bad weather at sea, ship cranes are often designed to operate safely in bad weather conditions.

Stability control: To ensure that the crane is balanced when loading and unloading cargo, ship cranes are usually equipped with a stability control system that automatically adjusts the position of the boom.

Remote operation: Some ship cranes support remote operation, allowing the operator to monitor and control the operation of the crane from a safe location.

Common types:

Ship mast crane: Mounted on a ship's mast, it is usually used to carry cargo to the deck or ship hatch.

Ship gantry crane: installed on the deck of the ship, with gantry structure, suitable for large cargo loading and unloading operations.

Ship door crane: installed at the hatch of the ship for loading and unloading cargo into the cabin.

Ship boom: Installed on the ship, can be stretched and rotated, suitable for flexible loading and unloading operations.

Shipborne cranes: installed on specialized ships for the transfer of cargo to other ships or docks.

The choice of ship crane depends on the type of ship, cargo type, operating requirements and other factors.