Ship Lifting Beams - Shipyard and Dry Dock Equipment
Ship lifting beams are engineered steel lifting devices used with cranes in shipyards, dry docks, and vessel repair facilities. They distribute loads through multiple lifting points when handling hull sections, machinery, hatch covers, plates, and other large marine components.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Ship Lifting Beams |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Shipyard and Dry Dock Equipment |
| Product Reference | 1324 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Modulift, The Caldwell Group, Dolezych |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Rated safe working load and proof-load documentation |
| 2. Multiple lifting lugs or adjustable lifting points |
| 3. Designed for balanced load distribution and controlled deflection |
| 4. Suitable for overhead crane, portal crane, or mobile crane use |
| 5. Custom span, beam length, headroom, and connection configuration |
Applications of Ship Lifting Beams
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Lifting ship hull blocks, modules, and structural sections |
| 2. Handling marine engines, pumps, tanks, hatch covers, and machinery |
| 3. Moving steel plates, fabricated assemblies, and equipment in dry docks |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Commonly designed and assessed in accordance with EN 13155, ASME B30.20, ASME BTH-1, and applicable national lifting regulations. Requirements depend on design jurisdiction, crane arrangement, and purchaser specifications. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Ship lifting beams are generally project-specific lifting appliances rather than universally class-approved products. DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, or ClassNK may review drawings, materials, welds, and proof-load testing when required by the shipyard, owner, or flag administration. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Verify the beam identification, safe working load, lifting-point arrangement, and current inspection status before use. Connect only to approved crane hooks, shackles, slings, and lifting points. Confirm the load centre of gravity and keep all lifting accessories correctly aligned. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect before each use for cracks, deformation, corrosion, damaged welds, worn holes, and illegible markings. Maintain inspection and proof-test records. Repair or modify only under approved engineering control, followed by inspection and testing as required. |
| Safety Notes | Never exceed the marked safe working load or use the beam for shock loading, dragging, or side loading unless specifically designed for it. Establish an exclusion zone, use qualified lifting personnel, and keep personnel clear of suspended loads. |
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