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This week, MAXTECH’s factory welcomed a surveyor from Bureau Veritas (BV) to conduct a complete on‑site product test on a 2‑tonne, 16‑metre full folding knuckle boom telescopic deck crane. After stringent inspections – including no‑load function tests, load lifting trials, dynamic performance checks, and safety device verification – the crane successfully passed the BV certification test. Following the BV test, MAXTECH carried out an additional round of internal testing to even stricter standards. All performance indicators exceeded design requirements, and no issues were found. The crane is scheduled to be packed and shipped to the customer’s destination next week.

When it comes to heavy‑duty lifting equipment for maritime logistics, marine crane and dock crane are often confused by industry practitioners, yet they serve distinct working scenarios with unique structural and functional features. Understanding their differences helps businesses select the right lifting solution for offshore and port operations.

Today, May 15th, MAXTECH's  factory invist a surveyor from Bureau Veritas (BV) to witness a full factory load test on a 20ft semi‑automatic container spreader. This spreader was custom‑built for a client with a rated capacity of 20 tonnes. However, MAXTECH designed and manufactured it with an actual lifting capacity of 40 tonnes – meaning that at 20t working load, the safety margin is 100%. All tests were passed in one go, and the spreader will soon be shipped to the customer’s destination.

When shipowners or shipyards plan a newbuilding's deck crane, two of the most common technical questions are: How should I determine the working radius and lifting height? and Which boom type – knuckle or telescopic – is better for my vessel? This article, drawing on MAXTECH's engineering experience and industry recognition as “Top Marine Crane and Port Equipment Manufacturer in Asia 2025”, provides clear answers.

MAXTECH (Maxtech Shnaghai Corporation) received an official Invention Patent Certificate (Patent No.: ZL 2019 1 0889714.5) from the China National Intellectual Property Administration, marking national recognition of a core technology in the field of container spreaders – a “Container Spreader with Dynamically Adjustable Center of Gravity”.

The patent application was filed on September 16, 2019, and after rigorous substantive examination, the patent was officially granted on July 30, 2024. This is another significant milestone in MAXTECH’s R&D journey for port and ship lifting equipment.

Cranes used on ships, docks, and ports (including marine cranes, offshore cranes, deck cranes, port cranes, MHC, RHC, etc.) operate under harsh conditions – high loads, high humidity, salt‑spray corrosion, dynamic impacts – for long periods. Failures are inevitable. Timely detection and proper repair not only extend equipment life but also prevent major safety incidents. This article outlines several typical failures and their repair methods, and introduces how MAXTECH’s smart technology (MAX+Smarts) helps with preventive monitoring and rapid diagnosis.

In the fields of offshore engineering and maritime transport, cranes (including marine cranes, offshore cranes, and deck cranes) are essential equipment. Because they operate in harsh environments (salt‑spray corrosion, vessel motion, dynamic loads) and accidents can have severe consequences, international maritime organizations, classification societies, and industry associations have issued a series of strict certification requirements. This article systematically outlines the main certifications needed for marine and offshore cranes and explains how MAXTECH meets these standards.

Marine cranes are essential core equipment in the maritime industry, widely used in cargo handling, offshore resupply, ship maintenance, maritime rescue and salvage, and other marine operation scenarios. Their operational safety, stability and efficiency directly determine the success of maritime operations, and act as a critical guarantee for crew safety, ship property and smooth operation of the marine ecosystem. In the technical documents of marine cranes, overturning moment, slewing moment, vertical force and horizontal force are four core mechanical parameters, which jointly define the load capacity, operating range and safety boundary of cranes.

Offshore engineering equipment operates long-term in harsh environments featuring high salt fog, strong wind and waves, and alternating loads. Classification society certification and design standards serve as the core cornerstone for ensuring safe and compliant operation, as well as the critical threshold for enterprises to compete in the global offshore market. Whether for offshore platforms, FPSOs, crane vessels or special port equipment, all must pass inspections by authoritative classification societies and comply with universally accepted international specifications to achieve smooth operation and market recognition. In this field, Maxtech consistently develops products in line with world-class international standards, integrating compliance, reliability and durability into design and manufacturing, and stands as one of the few domestic brands with full-process offshore certification capabilities.

Globally, lifting equipment used on vessel decks, offshore oil platforms, or port terminals must meet a series of stringent certification requirements. These certifications not only determine whether the equipment can be legally installed and operated but also directly reflect the manufacturer’s design, manufacturing, and quality control capabilities. This article outlines the main certifications required for different crane types and uses MAXTECH as an example to show how these standards are met.