FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
28, October 2025
Nautical Structures HQ
Largo, Florida
USA
Nautical Structures Industries, the Tampa, Florida-based leader in precision-engineered lifting and boarding equipment, is proud to announce it has been awarded a Lloyd’s Register (LR) Approval in Principle (AIP) for its NS-Series cranes. Full LR Type Approval is projected to follow in late Q4 2025.
The new LR Type-Approved NS-Series cranes are designed to meet or exceed multiple stringent class category requirements, including:
- Cargo/Unmanned-Tenders (UMT)
- Handling of Personnel (HOP)
- Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
- Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Executive Commentary
“This type-approval program was a natural evolution for our NS-Series product line,” stated Matthew Scheuler, Nautical Structures President. “It’s already one of our most popular crane series, and we wanted to continue to offer value that goes above and beyond what our products are already known for in the industry. It was a heavy lift, but with solid engineering and program planning, we believe this system is one of the best available today.”
Ron Beilman, Vice President of Engineering and Global Service, offered further insight into the technical achievement:
“This was a technically complex project, as we were tasked with taking a proven crane series and developing a comprehensive matrix of configurations that maximizes common parts. This system allows us to provide the greatest value to our customers, from entry-level to the most complex applications.
With three reach ranges, capacities from 1,700 lbs. to 5,300 lbs., rope payouts from 20 to 54 feet, and four distinct Class Designations, the matrix of possibilities was truly complicated. It required both diligence and creativity to solve for every code compliance and design limit, but that’s exactly what we accomplished. This was an engineering dream project, and we are proud to commence with a value-based solution for every customer inquiry.”
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 124”/3.15m to 152”/3.86m.
- 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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