Marine Stiff Boom Crane Search Interest Climbs as Offshore Wind and Heavy Cargo Projects Expand
two-thirds of a crane’s total lifecycle cost hits after the first year, and a stiff boom’s single-piece steel arm eliminates about 60% of the seals, hoses, and valves that commonly fail on articulated and telescopic designs. Routine inspections are faster, major hydraulic repairs are far less frequent, and a service life of 25 to 30 years — versus the 15-year typical of more complex cranes — cuts annualized depreciation by around 40%.

Read More