PALFINGER MARINE supplies deck equipment and lifesaving appliances to cruise vessels, expedition cruise vessels, passenger and car ferries, RoPax ferries, and yachts.

Supplier for the Cruise, Ferry, and Yachting Market

PALFINGER MARINE offers a wide range of products that are specially designed for the cruise, ferry and yachting markets, including cranes, lifesaving appliances, handling solutions, fenders, and global services. These products and services are designed to exceed current standards and are the preferred choice for the most modern and innovative vessels.

 

Vessels included in this segment:

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

Equipment for the Cruise Industry

Lifesaving Appliances

With tender boats, rescue boats, lifeboats, and the suitable davits, PALFINGER covers the complete LSA range for the cruise industry.

Icon of the Seas cruise ship is docked after arriving in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, as part of its trial voyage and certification process. (AP Photo/Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo)

Polar Code Compliant Lifesaving Appliances

PALFINGER MARINE delivers Polar Code compliant lifesaving appliances, fulfilling the toughest regulations for equipment. Our experienced employees guide the ship owners to choose sufficient Polar packages. PALFINGER tailors your polar package, based on capacity, polar service temperature and mean daily low temperature (MDLT).

Deck Equipment

With advanced engineering, tailored solutions, and specialized services, PALFINGER MARINE is the trusted expert for deck equipment in the cruise industry.

Our cranes are versatile and reliable tools for repair work on large components, as well as for efficient provision and cargo handling. On cruise vessels, they also serve as dependable tendering solutions for boats and jet skis.

In addition, PALFINGER offers a comprehensive range of anchor and mooring winches designed for cruise ships, ferries, and yachts – combining robust performance with long-term reliability at sea.

Fenders

PALFINGER MARINE focuses on developing the fender business further to fit the demands of tomorrow. With special solutions, like unique colored fenders, protection jackets or lifting arrangements, PALFINGER is your supplier for innovative and high-quality fenders. 

For cruise vessels and ports, PALFINGER MARINE delivers pneumatic fenders, (rubber) and foam-filled fenders, which can be customized to fit the customer's requirements.

Slipway Systems

PALFINGER MARINE slipway systems provide an easy and safe solution for the launch and recovery of your daughter crafts, ensuring gentle load distribution to the boat hull and a smooth transition in and out of the slipway. They do not require lifting, hooking, mechanical connections, or the use of painter lines and arrester wires.

Service Solutions

  • SOLAS Inspections according MSC.402(96)

  • Feasibility studies

  • Refinishing and refurbishment

  • Davit extractions/steel repair

  • Technical oversight

  • Winch overhauls

  • Lifeboat repowering

  • Capacity upgrade studies

  • Release hook replacements

  • Loadtests

  • Preventive Maintenance

  • Spare Parts