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The deck crane (commonly known as a deck crane) is one of the most important cargo handling devices on modern vessels. It is capable of performing three basic motions – hoisting, luffing, and slewing – under rated loads, enabling the transfer of cargo from holds to docks, from decks to barges, and more. So how does a marine crane actually perform these functions? This article explains the entire working process – from power generation, transmission, control, to final execution – and provides a systematic analysis of the operating principles of a marine crane.

The deck crane, commonly known in the industry as a marine crane or ship crane, is one of the most important large mechanical devices on a ship's deck. It is a self-contained cargo handling device where the boom, hoisting mechanism, luffing mechanism, slewing mechanism, and operator's cabin are all integrated into a tower structure that can rotate 360° around its pedestal. From daily cargo handling on bulk carriers to heavy-lift transportation on project vessels, from precise offshore supply transfers to complex offshore engineering operations, the deck crane plays an indispensable role.

24th, July, MAXTECH completed production and testing on another knuckle boom telescopic crane, which was officially packed and shipped to an overseas customer. This model is truly a "star product" in MAXTECH's portfolio – over the past two years, more than 20 units have been sold, and since the beginning of this year, inquiries have continued to rise, with steady interest from shipowners, shipyards, and equipment rental companies. The product has been successfully delivered to multiple regions including Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and is widely used on chemical tankers, bulk carriers, offshore supply vessels, and various other ship types.

In the wave of globalisation, MAXTECH not only brings high-quality Chinese-made equipment to the world, but also spreads Chinese corporate humanitarian care to every corner it touches. Recently, during a routine after-sales service visit in Luanda, Angola, the MAXTECH team made a special trip to a local children's welfare home to gain a deep understanding of the children's actual needs and actively coordinated with domestic resources to provide targeted support. This cross-continental act of kindness is a vivid illustration of MAXTECH's brand going global while resonating deeply with local values.

Offshore cranes stand as the backbone of daily operations on fixed and floating oil & gas platforms. Unlike standard land cranes or general shipboard deck cranes, oil platform offshore cranes operate in extreme, unforgiving marine environments—constant wave motion, saltwater corrosion, high winds, wide temperature swings, and explosion-risk hazardous zones. Mastering their core fundamentals is critical for safe, compliant, and cost-effective platform logistics, equipment maintenance, and supply vessel cargo transfer. As a trusted global designer and manufacturer of marine crane, offshore crane, and deck crane systems for energy assets, MAXTECH delivers purpose-built pedestal offshore crane solutions engineered exclusively for oil and gas platform workflows, aligning with every core industry baseline requirement.

Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) are among the core handling equipment in modern port terminals. Mounted on rubber tyres, they can move flexibly along the quayside without the need for rail tracks, combining the lifting capacity of fixed cranes with the mobility of mobile equipment. So, what are the technical requirements that a high-performance MHC must meet? Taking the industry benchmark Liebherr LHM 420 as an example, and referencing products from brands such as MAXTECH, this article provides a systematic analysis of the key technical specifications of MHC.

Offshore wind power, as a vital pillar of renewable energy, is rapidly advancing toward larger capacities and deeper waters. In this process, cranes play an indispensable role – they are like the "steel giants" of offshore wind farms, responsible for precisely installing turbine components weighing hundreds of tons amid the rolling waves of the open sea.

In the busy operations of modern port terminals, one piece of equipment is increasingly becoming an indispensable core asset – the Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) , particularly the tyre-mounted type. It requires no rails and can move flexibly along the quayside on its tyres, earning it the reputation of a "multi-talented player" in port handling. 

In the vast ocean, offshore oil platforms stand like steel islands, bearing the heavy responsibility of oil and gas exploration and production. On these isolated islands, there is a piece of equipment known as the "offshore powerhouse" – the lattice boom crane. It is one of the most critical production and safety devices in offshore oil operations, responsible for all lifting tasks on the platform as well as the transfer of materials and personnel between the platform and support vessels. This article provides a systematic introduction to the structural characteristics, core advantages, application scenarios, and key selection considerations of lattice boom cranes.

Offshore oil platform cranes are among the most critical production and safety equipment in offshore oil operations. They are responsible for all lifting tasks on the platform as well as material transfer operations between the platform and support vessels. Unlike land-based cranes, offshore platform cranes have extremely high requirements for safety, reliability, maintainability, wind resistance, and corrosion resistance. Selecting the right crane for the platform's production needs is of significant importance both for safety and economic value.