Safe and Efficient Embarkation

Safe and structured embarkation is fundamental to cruise operations. We supply tender boats, fast rescue boats and lifeboats, along with precisely matched davit systems. Our lifesaving appliances – including Polar Code-compliant solutions – are engineered to meet the most stringent international requirements while ensuring operational efficiency in daily use.

Safe Anchoring and Mooring

Reliable anchoring and mooring demand robust and precisely engineered systems. We offer a broad range of winches designed for controlled handling, durability, and long-term performance – ensuring that vessels remain secure both at sea and in port.

Controlled Launch of Daughter Crafts

Launching and recovering daughter crafts and submersibles requires precision and simplicity. Our Slipway Systems eliminate the need for lifting, hooking, or complex mechanical connections. They ensure a gentle load distribution to the hull and a smooth transition in and out of the slipway – enhancing safety while reducing operational complexity.

Supplier for the Cruise, Ferry, and Yachting Market

We offer a wide range of products specially designed for the cruise, ferry, and yachting markets – including cranes, lifesaving appliances, handling solutions, fenders, and global services.

Each product and service is built to exceed industry standards and is trusted by the world’s most modern and innovative vessels.

 

Vessels included in this segment:

  • Cruise Vessels
  • Cruise Expedition Vessels
  • Passenger, Car and Ro-Pax Ferries
  • Yachts
Cruise ship

Trusted Service Solutions

Inspection and Maintenance
  • Global coverage
  • Multi-brand service
  • Yearly and 5-yearly inspections
  • Pre-inspection and maintenance
  • Load testing
  • Supervision
Painting and Repair
  • GRP repair and painting
  • Spare parts kits
  • 20-year spare parts availability
  • Hook exchange
Refurbishment and Upgrades
  • Modifications and modernizations
  • Refurbishment on-site or in the workshop
Davit Repairs
  • Thickness measurements
  • Structure mapping
  • NDE testing
  • Preparation of davit repair procedure
  • Technical oversight for installation and testing
  • Marine davit steel structure hot work including cutting and welding
Lifeboat Repowering
  • Repowering of existing lifeboat/rescue boat/tenders with engines that comply with the latest EPA requirements
  • Quick turnaround to avoid vessel downtime
Hook replacement

Where Legacy Meets Innovation

Our Brands

At PALFINGER, we bring together a portfolio of renowned maritime brands. Each name stands for technical expertise, product excellence, and operational experience — united to offer you unparalleled support.

  • Harding
  • Schat-Harding
  • Mulder & Rijke
  • Schat-Davit Company
  • Norwegian Deck Machinery (NDM)
  • Noreq
  • Fast RSQ
  • Bergen Group Dreggen
  • Ned-Deck Marine
  • Acta

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