If your operations take you offshore, whether you’re servicing oil rigs, wind farms, or oceanographic missions, you need cranes that are engineered to perform in the most demanding sea conditions. DMW Marine Group’s lineup of marine crane models for offshore use includes knuckle boom, telescopic boom, stiff-boom, and jib cranes, each designed to tackle heavy-duty lifts while withstanding side loads and harsh marine environments.
Every crane in DMW Marine Group’s range has been purpose-built, not adapted from truck cranes, with reinforced structures, oversized pins and bushings, and marine-grade materials capable of high heel and trim angles. Dual rack-and-pinion slewing drives provide dependable handling even under challenging conditions.
Knuckle Boom Marine Cranes
DMW Marine Group’s knuckle boom cranes are true workhorses for offshore operations. Articulated and compact, they fold neatly when not in use, making them ideal for space-constrained decks. Their heavy-duty booms and dual rack‑and‑pinion rotation systems excel at precise load placement, even under side load forces.
Models like the M95, M125, M230, and M400, rated up to 800 ton-meters, serve luxury yachts, coast guard vessels, oceanographic ships, and oilfield platforms. Each can be further customized to meet unique mission needs.
Telescopic Boom Marine Cranes
For jobs requiring long reach, like cargo handling and offshore installations, DMW’s telescopic boom cranes offer impressive performance. They combine boom extension with high lifting power stock models that handle up to 1,000 tons, with custom options beyond that.
Built for environments ranging from luxury yachts to Coast Guard cutters, these marine cranes feature multiple slewing drives and are available with ABS and DNV certifications.
Stiff‑Boom Marine Cranes
When simple, strong lifting is what you need, DMW Marine Group’s stiff-boom cranes offer efficient performance. These booms maintain constant reach and deliver smooth, accurate operation. With customizable configurations for vessels and offshore platforms in oil & gas, research, or support roles, these models provide reliable deck logistics with minimal maintenance.
Jib (Knuckle) Marine Cranes
The jib (knuckle) cranes bring together reach and dexterity for specialized offshore tasks. Articulated booms with capacities ranging from 20 to 800 ton‑meters make them suited for pipe handling, flareboom lifts, and servicing in tight spaces.
Designed for high sea states, they’re often found on military, coast guard, and deepwater oil platforms. Load cycle times are optimized, reducing deck congestion during critical operations
Custom and Specialty Offshore Cranes
When standard cranes don’t fit the bill, DMW Marine Group steps in with specialized solutions. Need a crane that doubles as a personnel basket handler for moon pools or drill floors? They do that. Handling modules, handling flare boom systems, or folding for yacht installations—they offer tailored designs with quick‑disconnect attachments, SOLAS certification, radio controls, and hydraulic accumulators to ensure functionality even during power loss.
Why DMW’s Offshore Marine Lifting Equipment Stands Out
DMW Marine Group brings over 30 years of experience building cranes exclusively for marine environments. Their designs address lateral loads, structural stresses, and saltwater corrosion head-on, with no reliance on land-based crane adaptations.
Martensitic steels, thick structural components, and oversized bearings ensure every unit can perform heavy pulls even at static heel angles. This results in long service life, reduced maintenance, and reliable offshore serviceability.
Their modular design philosophy allows fast customization, simplified parts inventory, and consistent manufacturing quality, which is ideal for tight project timelines.
Choosing the Right Crane Model
Picking the right marine crane model for offshore use starts with understanding your vessel type and intended workload. Knuckle boom cranes suit projects requiring flexible positioning and deck efficiency, while telescopic and stiff boom cranes offer greater reach and lifting power. Jib cranes shine where precision and articulation matter most. And for deepwater or oil rig applications, custom cranes deliver specialized functionality that off-the-shelf options cannot.
Be sure to match lifting capacity, boom type, motion compensation needs, and certification (ABS, API, DNV) with your operational scenarios. DMW Marine Group’s range supports industries like offshore petroleum, oceanographic research, aquaculture, and luxury yachting—all serviced with tailored engineering and global support.
Final thoughts
Offshore environments don’t forgive half measures. When selecting among marine crane models for offshore use, you deserve equipment that’s not only tough but intelligently designed for salt, side‑loading, motion, and mission-critical performance. DMW Marine Group delivers just that, with a lineup spanning knuckle, telescopic, stiff, jib, and custom cranes built for offshore resilience.
Need offshore marine lifting equipment engineered for your vessel or project? Contact DMW Marine Group, LLC. today to discuss specs, customization, and delivery timelines.
