Offshore Pedestal Cranes are specialized lifting equipment designed for marine and offshore scenarios, and serve as core equipment in the marine engineering field. Their key feature lies in the "pedestal base" – meaning the cranes are installed on offshore platforms (such as drilling platforms and production platforms), engineering vessels (such as crane ships and pipe-laying ships), or offshore areas of port terminals via fixed or rotatable pedestals. They are primarily used for offshore cargo handling, equipment hoisting, and the installation and maintenance of offshore platforms.
Given the harsh offshore environment characterized by high salt spray, strong winds and waves, and high humidity, the design of Offshore Pedestal Cranes must prioritize addressing these conditions. As a result, they possess special properties including corrosion resistance, capsizing resistance, and vibration resistance.
YFM Offshore Pedestal Cranes focuses on providing shipowners, purchasers, and end-users with lifting solutions that truly meet the rigorous requirements of offshore operations.
- Fixed on offshore platforms or ship decks (via bolting or welding).
- Modular design.
- 360° unrestricted slewing capability for the pedestal.
- High lifting capacity: 5–200+ tons.
- Wide operating coverage: 5–50+ meters.
- Optional jib types: straight jib, folding jib, telescopic jib, articulated jib, or other configurations.
- Equipped with a high-performance marine-grade anti-corrosion coating system (e.g., four-layer epoxy topcoat with a dry film thickness of 280 microns).
- Special treatment applied to key structural components (e.g., galvanization).
- Fitted with a full hydraulic drive system and precise micro-motion control.
- Designed to withstand specific sea wave classes.
- Optimized pedestal structure: ensures necessary stability while reducing occupancy of deck working space.
- Core components verified for offshore operating conditions (e.g., hydraulic power units, valve groups, wire ropes) are selected for use.
- Redundant design incorporated.
- Convenient access for maintenance is provided (e.g., additional handrails installed).
- Operator cab with panoramic visibility, featuring a comfortable internal environment and noise level below 80 dB(A).
- Intuitive control levers and instrument panels.
- Standard safety devices: overload protection, load moment limiter, hydraulic system safety valves, and emergency stop devices.
- Compliant with international maritime and offshore operation standards.
- Major classification society certificates available (e.g., DNV-GL, ABS, BV, CCS, RMRS).
- EU CE certificate available.
- Lifecycle support services offered: from selection, installation, and commissioning to technical support, spare parts supply, and maintenance.
- Optional attachments available: grabs, spreader beams, man baskets, etc.
- Customization available based on specific requirements.
- OEM and ODM services accepted.
- Offshore Platforms: Lifting and transporting materials, equipment, and personnel (via man baskets).
- Offshore Engineering Vessels: Loading and unloading construction materials, subsea equipment, etc.
- Drill Ships: Supporting lifting needs related to drilling operations.
- Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Units: Used for daily maintenance and material supply.
- Offshore Supply Vessels
Why Choose Our Offshore Pedestal Cranes?
Because we focus on "being suitable for offshore use" rather than "having the most functions". We abandon unrealistic promotions and concentrate all our R&D and manufacturing efforts on durability, safety, and low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Choosing our Offshore Pedestal Cranes means choosing peace of mind even amid wind and waves.
If you are looking for a reliable Offshore Pedestal Crane for your offshore assets, please feel free to contact us. Our engineers are ready to provide professional technical solutions and quotations based on your specific needs.
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Offshore Crane technical parameters
| Mechanism | 12.5t@36m Boom Offshore Pedestal Crane | |
| Condition | Working Temperature | -10℃+45℃ |
| List/Trim | 5°/2° | |
| SWH | 2.5M | |
| Working Group | Whole Crane | M4/L2/T4 |
| Mechanism | A4/Q2/U4 | |
| Main Hoist Mechanism | Safe Working Load | 12.5T |
| Safe Working Load | 6.7T(SWH=2.5M) | |
| Full Load Hoist Speed | 37 m/min | |
| Ree Load Hoist Speed | 75 m/min | |
| Main Hoist Height | 35 m(TBD) | |
| Main Hoist Wire Rope | ø22-Galv anti-rotate | |
| Luffing Mechanism | Luffing Scope | 5.5 m~36m |
| Luffing Time | 60 s | |
| Working Luffing Angles | 0°~82.55° | |
| Slewing | Slewing Speed | 0.8 r/min |
| Slewing Angles | 360° (unlimited) | |
| Tail Swing Radius | about 3.5m | |
| Electric | Voltage | 380V/50HZ/3P |
| Power | 200 kW | |
| Insulation | F | |
| Motor | Explosion Proof Grade | Zone 2 Hazardous Area, |
| Gas Group IIB, | ||
| Temperature Class T3 | ||
| 'Gc' class, GOST IEC 60079-14 Standard | ||
| IP56 | ||
| Motor Control | Electro-Hydraulic | |
| Motor Type | Electric squirrel cage motor | |
| Start Device | Start-delta | |
| Class of Insulation (IEC 60085) | F | |
| Load On Deck | Max. Vertical Force | 900 kN |
| Max. Tipping Moment | 15000 kNm | |
| Max. Slewing Torque | 150 kNm | |
| Crane Weight | ~40T | |
| Size | Base | Φ3M, HEIGHT 3M |
| Tower | HEIGHT 5.944M |
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