Marine Equipment
Marine and Offshore Cranes for Sale
Offshore construction vessel
Liebherr heavy-lift pedestal
Marine deck crane
Palfinger knuckle-boom
25T pedestal mounted
Telescopic offshore crane
Dockstr brokers used marine and offshore cranes across the four families that matter on deck: knuckle-boom, telescopic and stiff-boom, pedestal heavy-lift, and deck, crawler and auxiliary cranes. Our desk works with owners, yards and OEM service partners to release tested units with documented history and current certification.
At a glance
Offshore Cranes - what the desk handles
Four crane families in active circulation
AHC and non-AHC knuckle-boom, telescopic and stiff-boom offshore, pedestal heavy-lift, plus deck, crawler and auxiliary cranes.
Full manufacturer coverage
Palfinger, Liebherr, MacGregor, Huisman, NOV, Seatrax, IHI, Cargotec and others. OEM service routing scoped as part of the sale.
Certification and service history documented
DNV or ABS class status, AHC commissioning records, load-test reports and recent service intervals captured in every crane data pack.
Spares, HPUs and control packages
Hydraulic power units, control cabins, slip rings, hook blocks and spares packages priced with the crane or sourced separately to match the buyer’s spread.
Buy-side and sell-side
Two sides of the same desk
Buying
Looking for a used marine or offshore crane? Specify family (knuckle-boom AHC or non-AHC, telescopic, pedestal heavy-lift, deck or crawler), SWL, outreach, AHC class and DNV or ABS certification. We surface matched units from our seller network, with virtual and physical inspection before commitment.
Selling
Releasing a crane from a vessel sale, yard refit or completed project? We price against current OEM list and recent comparables, and run the asset to active buyers across construction, IRM, wind and subsea contractors.
In detail
How this segment is brokered
Used offshore cranes: overview
Offshore cranes trade continuously on the secondary market as vessels change hands, fleets reshape around the wind build-out, and yards release surplus equipment from completed campaigns. Asset value sits in the AHC and control package, the certification path and the OEM service relationship, not just the structural steel.
Our desk works with operators, yards and ship managers to release cranes with full documentation: original FAT records, load-test history, AHC commissioning data, recent service intervals and the spares package available with the unit.
AHC knuckle-boom crane, subsea lift from OSV deck
Knuckle-boom cranes (AHC and non-AHC)
Knuckle-boom cranes are the workhorses of offshore handling. Active heave compensated (AHC) units handle subsea lifts on construction and IRM scopes; non-AHC knuckle-booms cover deck handling, container moves and general offshore logistics.
Palfinger, MacGregor (including the former TTS portfolio), Liebherr and Cargotec sit at the centre of the secondary market for this family. Buyers focus on SWL at outreach, AHC class, winch arrangement and the condition of the HPU and control cabin.
Telescopic and stiff-boom offshore cranes
Pedestal-mounted telescopic and stiff-boom cranes sit on platforms, jack-ups and supply bases for routine deck handling, supply-boat operations and personnel transfer where rated. Seatrax, Liebherr (BOS and RL series) and NOV (OC series) dominate the installed base.
Used units are released through platform decommissioning, jack-up sales and fleet renewals. We document SWL curves, boom length, certification status and recent overhauls so buyers can plan refurb and routing through OEM service centres.
Telescopic offshore crane, jack-up pedestal mount
Pedestal-mounted heavy-lift cranes
Heavy-lift slewing pedestal cranes serve construction vessels, heavy-lift barges and jack-ups on subsea installation, decommissioning and wind foundation work. Huisman, Liebherr, MacGregor and NOV are the principal builders in this class.
Secondary-market activity is driven by vessel sales, conversions and the wind installation cycle. Asset value sits in the boom and pedestal structure, the winch and rope package, the slew bearing condition and the AHC and 3D motion compensation systems where fitted.
Heavy-lift slewing pedestal crane, construction vessel
Deck, crawler and auxiliary cranes
Compact deck cranes, telescopic crawlers and auxiliary units cover quayside handling, mobilisation support and secondary deck duties. Palfinger, Liebherr, Heila, IHI and Cargotec are common across this segment.
These units typically move on shorter lead times and lower price points than primary offshore cranes, and are often packaged into vessel mobilisation or yard fit-out scopes alongside the larger asset.
Telescopic crawler crane, quayside utility lift
Scope
Crane families and typical specifications
Knuckle-boom AHC
SWL 50 to 250 te at outreach, AHC class per OEM, HPU and control cabin where available
Knuckle-boom non-AHC
SWL 10 to 100 te, deck handling and supply-boat work, manual or remote control cabin
Telescopic offshore
SWL 30 to 150 te, pedestal mounted, Seatrax, Liebherr BOS or RL, NOV OC equivalents
Pedestal heavy-lift
SWL 400 te to multi-thousand te, slewing pedestal, Huisman, Liebherr, MacGregor, NOV equivalents
Deck, crawler, auxiliary
SWL up to 50 te, compact telescopic deck and crawler units, Palfinger, Heila, IHI, Cargotec equivalents
Certification
DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s class status documented, load-test reports and AHC commissioning records included
Manufacturers in scope
Palfinger, Liebherr, MacGregor, Huisman, NOV, TTS, Seatrax, IHI, Cargotec and others
Scope
Typical Dockstr offshore crane engagements
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AHC knuckle-boom crane release from an OSV sale, packaged with HPU and control cabin
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Pedestal-mounted telescopic crane sourced for a jack-up upgrade with current DNV certification
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Heavy-lift slewing pedestal crane brokered from a construction vessel conversion programme
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Fleet of compact deck and crawler cranes released from a yard refit and placed with regional contractors
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Buy-side mandate for a non-AHC knuckle-boom on a supply vessel mobilisation, sub-12-week lead time
FAQ
Common questions
Which crane manufacturers do you cover?
We broker used cranes from the principal offshore builders, Palfinger, Liebherr, MacGregor (including the former TTS portfolio), Huisman, NOV, Seatrax, IHI, Cargotec and others. We work with owners, yards and OEM service partners to release units with documented history and current certification.
Do used offshore cranes come with current certification?
Certification varies by unit and we document the status of each one. We capture DNV, ABS or Lloyd’s class status, load-test reports and AHC commissioning records in the crane data pack, and we flag any recertification or overhaul the buyer should plan for before deployment.
Where can I find a used marine crane for sale?
Dockstr brokers used marine and offshore cranes for buyers worldwide, active in 60 plus countries. Submit a buy or sell requirement and we point you to matched cranes available or coming to market.
Can we inspect the crane before commitment?
Inspection is advised and we arrange it where possible. Depending on the seller and location that may be a physical inspection, or a virtual inspection with photographs, service records and a video walkthrough.
What lead time should buyers plan for?
Inspection is advised and we arrange it where possible. Depending on the seller and location that may be a physical inspection, or a virtual inspection with photographs, service records and a video walkthrough.
AHC knuckle-boom crane, subsea lift from OSV deck
Heavy-lift slewing pedestal crane, construction vessel
Telescopic crawler crane, quayside utility lift