FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
16, November 2023
METSTRADE Exhibition
RAI Center, Amsterdam
Netherlands
NAUTICAL STRUCTURES INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES TYPE-APPROVED NS-SERIES CRANES AT METSTRADE 2023
Nautical Structures Industries, the leader in precision engineered lifting and boarding equipment, based outside of Tampa, Florida, has announced the next generation of its successful line of NS-Series cranes. The new Type-Approved NS cranes are capable of meeting/exceeding multiple class category requirements, including Cargo/Unmanned-Tenders (UMT), Handling of Personnel (HOP), Life Saving Appliances (LSA), and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
“The NS-Series of cranes are already one of our biggest achievements, with its 2:1 weight-to-lifting power ratio, modular design allowing for fitment on almost any vessel, and yacht-quality fit & finish. The current trend of Class & Flag organizations pushing for enhanced safety regulations for all lifting operations has made it a logical decision for us to pursue this Type-Approval Program” stated Nautical Structures President, Robert Bolline.
“This development only makes our position stronger in the lifting & boarding equipment market, the existing legacy of the NS-Series cranes is only enhanced with the addition of the Type-Approved models. The cost efficiencies of type approval will create a lower barrier of entry to certified lifting equipment, while ensuring the safety & quality for new vessels as well as those going through refits that are subject to the new Class safety rules.”
Nautical Structures Type-Approved NS T14 Crane Overview:
- Type Approval: Type approved in four different categories.
- Cargo-UMT (unmanned tenders)
- HOP (handling of personnel)
- LSA (Life Saving Appliance) for vessels <500GT
- SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) for vessels >500GT
- Capacity:
- Cargo-UMT (unmanned tenders): 2000lbs/907kg to 5300lb/2404kg
- HOP (handling of personnel): 1300lbs/590kg to 4400lbs/1996kg
- LSA (Life Saving Appliance) for vessels <500GT: 1300lbs/590kg to 4400lbs/1996kg
- SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) for vessels >500GT: 1700lbs/771kg to 2600lbs/1180kg
- Stowed Dimension: From 132”/3.3m to 156”/3.9m.
- Extended Dimension: From 192”/4.8m to 240”/6.0m.
- Hydraulic Linear Winch System: Standard with integrated lift overload protection; a non-fouling,
- silent operating winch design.
- Constant Payout: Hydraulic linear winch travels with the telescoping boom extension enabling constant cable payout length for superior control and ease of operation.
- Hydraulic Boom Luffing: Capable of the full rated capacity at any boom angle.
- Hydraulic Cylinders: With integrated safety valves for unsurpassed safety & dependable operation.
- Hydraulic Power Unit: Available based on Class & Vessel requirements.
- Remote Control: Hand-held wireless joystick control with tether for backup redundancy.
- Mounting: Aluminum Standpipe (thru deck mount), pedestal base or platter (available in bolt-down and weld-down configurations).
- Paint: The crane is finished to Nautical Structures highest level of quality with urethane/epoxy based paint systems.
- Testing: All systems are tested in accordance with Class & Flag requirements prior to shipment.
- 1-Year warranty: Including materials and workmanship, electrical, hydraulic, and labor. Details available upon request.
To learn more about the Type-Approved NS Series Cranes, please visit the Nautical Structures website at www.nautical-structures.com, or call us at +1 (727) 541-6664.
ABOUT NAUTICAL STRUCTURES
Established in 1986, Nautical Structures is a 35+ year-old company specializing in innovative boarding and tender-handling systems for the luxury and blue-water maritime markets. Product lines include lifting & boarding equipment, pantograph hinges, and high-volume OEM products. Nautical Structures also provides unique engineered-to-order services for specialized hydraulic systems, small submarine launching and retrieval equipment, cruise ship boarding systems, and military/defense related products.
Nautical Structures’ 94,000 square-foot sales, engineering and manufacturing facility is located in Largo, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area; NSI-owned service centers are located in Fort Lauderdale and Seattle, with an authorized service center in the Netherlands.
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