Marine A Frame Crane

OUCO develops and manufactures marine A-frame cranes for vessels, pontoons, and ports.
Marine A-frame cranes are perfect for lifting large and heavy equipment onto the side or onto the backside of a ship. Also, these cranes are great for launching and recovering equipment from subsea work.
In marine A-frame cranes, the wire rope is guided through the leg of the A-frame. This allows you to place the winch in the middle of the working area on the deck—an arrangement perfect for some ships.
Why Choose OUCO As Your Marine A-Frame Crane Manufacturer?
OUCO stands out among marine A-frame crane manufacturers by providing reliable, cost-effective, and fully customized lifting solutions.
We construct our cranes from specialized marine-grade steels such as DH36, EH36, and HG70, with material certifications for performance down to -45°C. Each crane is protected by a durable immersion-grade epoxy coating and subjected to rigorous testing protocols.
This commitment to quality is reinforced by our experienced quality control staff, who personally inspect every order before it leaves our facility.

Engineered for Global Marine Applications
Our A-frame cranes serve a global clientele and are installed on a wide array of vessels, including research vessels, barges, offshore supply ships, yachts, and fishing boats. Their applications are equally varied, encompassing the laying of submarine optical cables, the safe handling of sensitive research equipment, and critical search and rescue missions.
You can have full confidence in our cranes to perform in harsh offshore environments. Their excellent low-temperature performance makes them ideal for extreme duties, such as supporting Antarctic research voyages, and they are built to provide dependable service for years to come.


Multiple Customization Options
We can provide all your customization needs:
- Tugger Winch & Lifting Winch
- Telescopic Frames Structure
- Designed by mounting method
- Heave Compensation System
- Local or Remote Control
- The requirement of the height limit
- Outboard & Inboard Angle
- Rotating Crossbeam
- Frame-integrated HPU/ Externa HPU
- IACS Certification Selection
Latest Finished Marine A Frame Crane
Marine A Frame Crane provides hoisting function for special operation vessels, such as marine survey vessels, rescue vessels, etc.
These large Type A Frame Cranes are generally installed at the stern of the deck, which can effectively reduce the impact of the sea breeze on the crane.
The 30T A-Frame crane has a 300 kN safe working load, a 1.3 dynamic amplification coefficient, an 18-ton winch allowable tension, and is used to lift subsea construction equipment.
This L Frame Crane’s Safe working load is 20KN, Outboard maximum load 25KN, Maximum height from deck to lower pulley 4.1m.
This Marine A Frame Crane Suitable for small, light lifting requirements, it is a durable material handling component.
The outrigger part of the Marine A Frame Crane is mounted on the base and bolted to the deck of the boat.
- Example Video
- CAD Drawing
- Certification
- Case
- Production Process

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First, you need to determine the form, you can choose Portable A-Frames or Fixed A-Frames, then tell us the lifting capacity and wiring you need according to the application environment conditions, temperature and sea conditions, usage, resistance to corrosion and explosion-proof requirements, etc. Way. We will design GA drawings and make further adjustments.
In addition, we have numerous options available:
- Rotating Crossbeam
- Marine Floodlights
- Mounting flange
- Lifting winch
- Electric outlet
- Tugger winch
- Rope path-through
- Security marine cylinders
- Wireless remote control desk
- Walkways and Ladders
- Sheave Block
- Monitoring System
- Wire sheave arrangements
As you know, the Marine A-Frame Crane was expensive, so doing routine cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance checks can save you money on repairs.
In general, to ensure the product is in a safe working condition, many works need to be done, such as checking the beam, rollers, bolts and other components for deformation, dents or cracks. You must choose a professional engineer for inspection or maintenance, or you can also choose us, we can provide you with Online video Instruction or on-the-ground services.
If you are using it for personnel lifting: check every 6 months
For lifting equipment and cargo: check every 12 months
The work intensity is high, the environment is harsh, and the local requirements are strict: check every 3 months
A Frame crane is a small gantry crane, which is suitable for factories or workshops, and can complete various handling and processing work.
OUCO is committed to producing safe and stable offshore A Frame Crane, which is suitable for the marine environment and completes scientific research work.
A Frame Crane can be mounted aft or shipside.
Installed at the stern: mainly used for instrument hoisting and launching, offshore facility installation, and deep-water towing operations.
Installed on the side: mainly used for deep-sea geological sampling.
The A-frame is composed of two upright and one horizontal rod, which can rotate around its roots, and its shape resembles the frame-shaped structure of the letter A.
The hanger can lift the survey instruments and equipment suspended on it out of the ship or into the ship through hydraulic cylinders or other mechanical devices.
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