At-a-Glance: Offshore crane safety hinges on rigorous lift planning, competent crews, weather/sea-state limits, certified equipment, and disciplined communications. The procedures below standardize ...

The use of radio-controlled cranes shows promise for enhancing lifting safety. Tony Young, director at supply, installation, and repair specialist CP Automation, lays ...

Samson and Manitowoc Announce KZ100 Synthetic Crane Hoist Line. (KZ100 is also featured in the image running across the top of this page) Lankhorst Ropes riser tethers for the Knarr field development.

With the service and utility industries gathering this year for the biennial International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), suppliers of service cranes have been busy introducing ...

As Southeast Asia’s construction surge drives demand for crane operations, Lieutenant Colonel Associate (CD) Frank Tan of The ISO Group highlights the urgent need for skilled planners, clearer safety ...

There are plenty of things that can derail progress at a jobsite, not the least of which is equipment that is down. Sometimes the repairs require the use of a service truck with a crane, for example, ...

Mention the word “crane,” and most people think of the massive construction cranes used to erect skyscrapers. Electricians don’t operate these big cranes, but on some jobs an electrician might operate ...

IPAF welcomes the position paper issued by the FEM Product Group for Cranes and Lifting Equipment, which states that cranes should not be used for lifting people, except in exceptional circumstances.

The right type of crane can make or break your project. These seven tips will help you make the right choice as quickly as possible. With advancements in technology, lifting cranes have become a lot ...