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Marine Overhead Crane [Model: 3T]

Marine overhead cranes provide reliable handling of cargo, equipment, and supplies within the vessel’s internal compartments. They ensure the performance of tasks beyond the reach of deck cranes, increasing operational efficiency and stability.

These cranes offer enhanced reliability and minimal load swing, even in rolling seas and confined spaces. This guarantees safe operation under adverse conditions. We offer both electric and hydraulic drive models to optimally meet your requirements.

The 3T overhead crane provides reliable handling of loads up to 3 t with a lifting height of 1.3 m. Its compact design (11×6.3 m) with ceiling mounting saves valuable cargo hold space. The two-section hydraulic mechanism with lateral stabilization ensures stable operation and eliminates load sway even in cramped conditions.

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Marine Overhead Crane 3D Model Runway Rails

Runway rails

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The runway rail system enables the travel of the crane bridge and transfers operational loads to the vessel’s structure. Its welded steel construction ensures operational stability, securely fixes the crane to the ceiling, and provides full access to cargo at any point within the compartment.

Crane bridge

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The crane bridge is equipped with support rollers for movement along the rails and a traveling trolley. The use of a hydraulic power unit in the trolley drive ensures smooth and precise load positioning.

Marine Overhead Crane 3D Model Crane Bridge
Marine Overhead Crane 3D Model Trolley

Trolley

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The trolley provides movement along the bridge and secure mounting for the lifting mechanism. The trolley design allows for convenient arrangement of hydraulic and electrical connections, ensuring stable and uninterrupted equipment operation.

Lifting mechanism

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The lifting mechanism is mounted on the trolley and consists of a telescopic system with a central hydraulic cylinder. The design includes stabilizer arms to prevent load sway and is equipped with a reliable lifting attachment. This ensures stable and safe transportation.

Marine Overhead Crane 3D Model Lifting Mechanism
Marine Overhead Crane 3D Model Bridge Locking Mechanism

Bridge locking mechanism

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The bridge locking mechanism ensures the secure seafastening of the crane in the stowed position. It operates via hydraulic cylinders that lock the bridge, guaranteeing stability and safety during transit or parking.

Bridge travel drive

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The bridge travel drive utilizes a double-sided wire rope winch, ensuring precise and reliable movement. Integrated compensators with sheave blocks eliminate rope slack, guaranteeing long-term operational stability.

Marine Overhead Crane 3D Model Bridge Travel Drive
Marine Overhead Crane 3D Model Trolley Travel Drive

Trolley travel drive

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The wire rope trolley drive ensures reliable bidirectional movement. A compensation system with a sheave block guarantees constant rope tension, maintaining operational precision and durability.

Standard configuration and options

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Standard configuration:

  • Crane bridge frame
  • Side runway channels with mounting brackets for vessel structures, set
  • Hydraulic bridge drive (complete set)
  • Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) with fittings, high-pressure hoses, control panel, piping, and fasteners (complete set)
  • Control cabinet
  • Trolley with lifting mechanism and locking devices (complete set)
  • Energy chain trays (complete set)
  • Marking plates and nameplates (complete set)
  • Local control panel

Optional:

  • Cranes may be supplied with an integrated HPU, a remote HPU, or without an HPU
  • Crane control: local, remote, or combined
  • Explosion-proof design
  • For explosive cargo handling
  • Additional lifting mechanisms
  • Custom paint color

Documentation:

The following documentation provided with the crane:

DocumentQuantity
Product Data Sheet1
Installation, Commissioning, and Adjustment Manual1
Operating Manual1
Onboard Test Program and Methodology1
Accompanying Documentation (composition, storage requirements)1

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About

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In the cargo hold of a torpedo retriever, there is no room for broad engineering gestures. Everything here is dictated by the hull geometry, weight distribution, and the primary factor of maritime operation—vessel motion. This is precisely where the 3-ton marine overhead manipulator crane operates—a machine designed not for a factory floor, but for the confined spaces of a vessel.

Formally, the task seems conventional: lift the item, move it along the hold, and place it onto a cradle. However, adding the real-world variables—a load length of up to 8 meters, a diameter of up to 533 mm, a limited lifting height of only 1.3 meters, and sea states up to Force 3—changes everything. In these conditions, the main challenge is not the weight, but the controllability. A long cylindrical load can easily turn into a pendulum if rigid spatial stabilization is not provided.

The crane’s design follows an electro-hydraulic configuration. The bridge travels along runway rails throughout the hold, the trolley moves across the bridge, and lifting is performed by a telescopic mechanism with a central hydraulic cylinder. Travel speeds are intentionally moderate: up to 2 m/min for hoisting, up to 3 m/min for the trolley, and up to 6 m/min for the bridge. This is not about speed—it is about total control.

The key element is the load stabilization system. The lifting mechanism is fitted with pivoting arms equipped with rollers and limiters. During hoisting, these arms bear against the item, and in the uppermost position, they lock it in place, eliminating sway and rotation. This solution is purely mechanical and therefore highly reliable: geometry and physical stops are more effective than any attempt to “catch” oscillations through electronics.

Bridge and trolley travel are driven by independent hydraulic wire rope winches. System pressure reaches 25–30 MPa, with an installed power of approximately 13 kW. Power is 380V three-phase, with provision for connection to two feeders featuring automatic transfer switching. To handle failures, pump redundancy is implemented, along with the capability for manual pump operation. For marine equipment, this is not redundancy—it is a requirement for survivability.

The “stowed” mode deserves special mention. In this position, the bridge is secured by hydraulic cylinders, the trolley is lashed, and the lifting mechanism is locked. The crane ceases to be a moving system and becomes part of the hold’s structural framework—a mandatory condition for sea transits and offshore operations.

Compared to standard industrial overhead cranes, this machine operates in far harsher conditions: confined space, vibration, marine atmosphere, and temperatures ranging from −32 to +30 °C. Furthermore, the design was executed in accordance with import substitution policies: the steel structures, hydraulics, and control system were developed and manufactured by a domestic enterprise. This ensures independence from foreign suppliers and simplifies maintenance.

As a result, the 3t overhead manipulator crane is not just a compact lifting device, but a specialized mechanism for precise logistics within a vessel’s hull. Minimal clearances, rigid kinematics, and sophisticated securing—everything is dedicated to one task: moving heavy cargo safely where space and conditions leave no room for error.

Dimensions

Marine Overhead Crane 3T Dimensions Top View
Marine Overhead Crane 3T Dimensions Front View

Technical specifications

ParameterValue
Crane lifting capacity (SWL), t3 t
Lifting height, m1,3 m
Bridge travel, m8,62 m
Trolley travel, m4,54 m
Hoisting speed (adjustable), max, m/min2 m/min
Trolley travel speed (adjustable), max, m/min3 m/min
Bridge travel speed (adjustable), max, m/min6 m/min

Operational Parameters:

Ambient temperature, °C-32°…+30°
Vessel heel (either side), max, °
Vessel trim (bow or stern), max, °
Sea state, max, Beaufort scale3
Roll amplitude, max, °4,3°
Pitch amplitude, max, °1,5°

Crane Parameters in Stowed Position:

Ambient temperature, °C-45°…+30°
Vessel heel (either side), max, °15°
Vessel trim (bow or stern), max, °
Roll amplitude, max, °40°
Pitch amplitude, max, °10°
Current type and voltageAC 50 Hz; 380V ±10%
Installed motor power, kW13.25 kW
Protection class (IP rating)IP55
Crane controlvia pendant control attached to the trolley
Hydraulic fluid typeHydraulic oil AUP (TU 38.1011258-89)
Total HPU oil volume, l90 l
Hydraulic system operating pressure, MPa18 MPa
Total crane weight, max, t3,4 t

Completed projects

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General Requirements and Standards

  • The equipment complies with the «General Provisions for Technical Supervision» of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) and is supplied with a Type Approval Certificate.
  • The equipment complies with the requirements of the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Maritime Transport.


Additional Requirement

  • Emergency Operation Modes
    • In emergency mode, pressure for crane operation is generated using manual pumps installed on the hydraulic power unit (HPU). The manual pump is positioned to allow convenient operation throughout the entire length of the cargo hold. Directional control valves are mounted on the HPU.
  • Drive Control Options
    • Independent control of the bridge travel drive and the bridge locking mechanism at nominal speed (operation from two HPU hydraulic pumps).
    • Independent control of the hoisting drive or trolley travel at nominal speed, or simultaneous control at reduced speeds (operation from two HPU hydraulic pumps).
    • Simultaneous control of the bridge travel, bridge locking, trolley travel, and hoisting drives at reduced speeds (separate operation of the HPU hydraulic pumps).
  • Safety
    • The crane design ensures compliance with safety requirements during installation, operation, maintenance, and repair in accordance with occupational safety standards.
    • Failure of any crane component, loss or fluctuation of electrical power supply, or pressure drops/surges in the hydraulic system will not result in an emergency situation.
    • The crane is equipped with cut-off devices triggered by:
      • Overload exceeding 10% of the rated lifting capacity;
      • The bridge or trolley reaching their limit positions or pre-set positions on the selection panel.
  • Materials and Components
    • All materials and components used in the crane are approved for use in the Russian Federation and hold the relevant RMRS certificates.
    • The paint and coating materials used ensure the protection of the crane’s steel structures against corrosion in the specified climatic conditions.
    • All materials, as well as insulation and paint coatings, are non-combustible or fire-resistant and do not promote the spread of fire.
    • Box-type and tubular steel structures of the crane include measures to prevent moisture accumulation.

Regulatory compliance

The equipment complies with the following requirements:

  • General Regulations of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS);
  • Technical Regulation on the Safety of Maritime Transport (Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 620 dated August 12, 2010);
  • SP 2.5.3650-20 (Sanitary and Epidemiological Requirements for Transport);
  • Other applicable requirements of Russian legislation, including sanitary and veterinary regulations, occupational health and safety requirements, and industrial safety requirements;
  • The equipment also complies with all amendments and supplements in force as of the vessel’s keel-laying date (Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 719);
  • Supervision of installation and commissioning services;
  • Confirmation of industrial product manufacturing within the territory of the Russian Federation (Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 719 dated July 17, 2015).