Gantry Crane is a specialized lifting system designed for the safe and efficient opening, closing, handling, and stacking of hatch covers on bulk carriers, general cargo vessels, and port terminals. It plays a critical role in cargo loading and unloading operations by enabling quick and controlled access to cargo holds.
The crane is typically configured as a rail-mounted or rubber-tyred gantry system, engineered to span the width of the vessel’s cargo hold area. Equipped with dedicated hatch cover lifting devices, spreader beams, or hooks, the crane ensures balanced lifting and precise positioning of heavy hatch cover panels during operation.
Designed for continuous marine service, hatch cover gantry cranes are manufactured from high-strength structural steel and protected with marine-grade corrosion-resistant coatings to withstand harsh port and marine environments. Advanced hoisting and travel mechanisms provide smooth, synchronized movements, minimizing impact loads and reducing wear on hatch covers and vessel structures.
Safety and reliability are ensured through integrated load monitoring systems, limit switches, emergency stop functions, wind alarms, and anti-derailment devices. Operator-friendly control systems allow precise handling, while optional remote control or semi-automatic operation further improve efficiency and safety during cargo operations.
Hatch cover gantry cranes are designed and manufactured in accordance with EN 13001, FEM, ISO, CE directives, and relevant classification society and port authority requirements, ensuring compliance with international safety and performance standards.