The Stiff Boom Pedestal Crane is a robust, heavy‑duty lifting system designed for permanent installation on ships, offshore platforms, and marine structures. Characterized by its fixed, non‑articulated boom (lattice or box section) mounted on a pedestal base, this crane type offers exceptional structural rigidity, high lifting capacity, and reliable performance in demanding marine environments. Unlike knuckle‑boom or telescopic cranes, the stiff boom design prioritizes strength and simplicity, making it ideal for applications where maximum lifting capacity, long reach, and operational reliability are critical.

1. Heavy‑Lift & Project Cargo Vessels Oversized Cargo Handling: Lifting and stowing heavy project cargo such as wind turbine blades, transformers, industrial machinery, power plant modules, and bridge sections. Self‑Loading Capability: Enabling vessels to load their own deck cargo without relying on shore‑based cranes, reducing port turnaround times. Tandem Lifts: Utilizing dual stiff boom cranes in coordinated operations to handle extra‑long or unbalanced loads with synchronized control.

2. Bulk Carriers & General Cargo Ships Cargo Hold Access: Reaching deep into holds to load/unload bulk commodities (ore, coal, grain), breakbulk cargo, and palletized materials. Hatch Cover Handling: Lifting and stowing heavy steel hatch covers efficiently during cargo operations. Grab Operations: Equipped with grabs for handling bulk materials, with the stiff boom providing stability during repetitive high‑cycle operations.

3. Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) & Platform Supply Platform Cargo Transfer: Lifting pipes, drilling equipment, containers, and bulk materials from the vessel deck to offshore platforms, utilizing the long reach to clear platform obstructions. Deck Cargo Management: Handling heavy deck cargo such as reels, chemical tanks, and mud skips with precise, stable lifting. Anchor Handling Support: Assisting in the deployment and retrieval of anchors, chains, and mooring systems.

4. Research & Oceanographic Vessels Heavy Scientific Equipment: Deploying and recovering large oceanographic instruments, deep‑sea coring systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and towed sensor arrays. Mooring Deployment: Lifting and placing heavy mooring anchors, buoyancy elements, and acoustic release systems during long‑term ocean observation campaigns. Ice Support: Operating in polar regions with robust construction designed to withstand extreme cold and ice conditions.

5. Naval & Military Vessels Underway Replenishment (UNREP): Transferring ammunition, fuel hoses, provisions, and stores between naval vessels at sea with the crane’s extended reach and stability. Weapons Handling: Lifting missile canisters, gun mounts, radar arrays, and armored vehicle components during resupply and maintenance. Helicopter & Boat Support: Handling small boats, landing craft, and helicopter support equipment from deck stowage.

6. Dredging & Marine Construction Vessels Pipeline Installation: Lifting and positioning dredge pipes, steel pipelines, and flexible hoses with the crane’s long reach to maintain alignment during lay operations. Rock Dumping & Scour Protection: Operating heavy grabs or fall pipes for seabed leveling and protection of subsea infrastructure. Cofferdam & Sheet Pile Handling: Lifting heavy temporary structures during bridge, port, and coastal construction projects.