Offshore Wind

Designed with safety and reliability in mind, PALFINGER MARINE platform cranes, also referred to as transition piece cranes, are the ideal choice for material handling to and from offshore wind platforms. With their plug-andplay system the installation is simple and fast. Special surface coating and the use of high-quality materials offer extra protection against corrosion.

The cranes require minimal maintenance and are eco-friendly, as they don’t need any hydraulic oils. In short, PALFINGER MARINE platform cranes were developed to expertly take care of any material handling task, offering safety, reliability, compactness, low maintenance, and environmental friendliness.

PALFINGER MARINE nacelle cranes provide superior maneuverability with a wide selection of different working positions. They ensure fast and safe lifting between the helideck and the nacelle and from the platform to the nacelle.

Primarily used as service cranes inside the nacelle and to lift spares and tools from the platform, their compact design is ideal for small and confined working areas. In addition, they are built for the use of biodegradable, environmentally friendly hydraulic oil and offer the highest level of customizability.

PALFINGER MARINE substation cranes come in a variety of configurations, with telescopic, stiff, and knuckle boom types. Their long-life surface treatment provides superior corrosion protection. They feature internal electro-hydraulic drives for maximum efficiency.

The cranes are also built to handle low and high-temperature operations and are designed for the use of environmentally friendly, biodegradable hydraulic oil. They can be operated from the control platform, allowing simple and efficient control of the load.

PALFINGER MARINE has developed fully electric jib cranes for use on unmanned offshore installations. Designed to withstand harsh environments, these cranes have no exposed components in the parked position.

The control system can be fully integrated into and operated remotely from an onshore control location, with start-up procedures, diagnostics, and integrated support and logistic functions. Their power consumption is only 30 to 50 percent compared to conventional offshore cranes.

Benefits of the crane include zero accidents due to autonomous features and no personnel in the critical loading area, as well as zero waste of energy and time due to fully electric operations, immediate log-in on various
platforms, and reduced helicopter transfers.

PALFINGER MARINE jetty cranes are the ideal choice for loading of material from CTVs to jetty and harbor sites and vice versa. They are characterized by high-quality workmanship, reliable and proven technology as well as a maintenance-friendly design.

In addition, they are designed for usage with environmentally friendly biodegradable hydraulic oil.

PALFINGER offers full deck equipment solutions for smaller wind farm support vessels and larger wind farm service vessels. The equipment – ranging from cranes and lifesaving packages to winches and fenders – can be supplied in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.

PALFINGER offers a comprehensive range of equipment for cable‑laying vessels – from deck cranes and lifesaving appliances to large, advanced winches and A‑frames used in cable‑laying operations. We also supply container skidding systems and fenders designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety at sea.

PALFINGER supplies a wide range of high‑quality deck equipment for Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). For loading and unloading equipment, our foldable knuckle boom cranes offer a compact design and serve as versatile, multifunctional tools. To ensure the safe transfer of personnel and personnel to and from the vessel, we provide the 3D‑motion‑compensated Offshore Passenger Transfer System (OPTS).