Hose Crane – Stiff Boom Crane for Hose Handling and Provisions

A hose crane is a stiff boom marine crane used to lift cargo and bunker hoses to the manifold and to take stores and spares on board. With a single boom and few moving parts it is simple to operate and maintain in tanker service. Marine Crane builds hose handling and provision cranes in Türkiye.

HOSE CRANE · STIFF BOOM
3D model of the stiff boom hose crane
3D design model
Stiff boom crane general arrangement drawing
General arrangement

Technical specifications

Capacity range SWL 1–50 t
Maximum outreach Up to 35 m
Tilting moment Up to 10,000 kNm
Boom Stiff box-section boom with hydraulic luffing
Duty Hose handling, provisions, spares
Construction Pedestal, slew ring, hydraulic cylinders, bolts

Features

  • Rope winch with hose saddle or cargo hook
  • Hydraulic luffing cylinder and slewing drive
  • Electric or pump-room hydraulic power
  • Explosion-proof equipment options for tanker decks
  • Low maintenance: no telescope or knuckle joints

Capacity range and options

Hose cranes are sized for the heaviest hose string and the distance from the crane to the manifold. Provision cranes are often combined on the same pedestal design.

Typical vessels and applications

  • Oil and chemical tankers
  • Bunker vessels and barges
  • LPG and product carriers
  • Cargo ships (provision crane)

Engineering details

Structure

  • Stiff box-section boom with hydraulic luffing cylinder
  • Slewing ring with hydraulic gearmotor
  • Pedestal designed for the deck reinforcement of the tanker

Winch and lifting gear

  • Hydraulic winch with spring-applied brake
  • Hose saddle or cargo hook
  • Load-holding valve on the luffing cylinder

Hazardous areas

  • Explosion-proof (Ex) electrical equipment can be specified
  • Hydraulic power from an electric HPU or the pump room

Testing and documentation

  • Static load test with test weights according to the applicable class or national rules (for cranes up to 20 t SWL typically 1.25 × SWL)
  • Functional test of all motions, limits, brakes and the emergency stop
  • Delivered with general arrangement, load chart, hydraulic and electrical diagrams, foundation loads, operation and maintenance manual, spare parts list and test certificates

Frequently asked questions

What is a stiff boom crane?

A crane with one fixed-length boom that luffs up and down and slews. It is the simplest and most robust deck crane type.

Do you offer explosion-proof hose cranes?

Yes, equipment for hazardous areas on tanker decks can be specified.

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Email: info@marinecrane.com.tr
Address: Pendik / İstanbul, Türkiye

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