Project Background

In February 2025, a Kuwaiti ship repair company purchased a 55-ton marine travel lift from Nucleon for yacht lifting in its port and indoor dock. The client needed equipment that could not only load and upload yachts in complex outdoor environments, but also carry out operations in precision maintenance scenarios indoors to achieve efficient and safe material handling.

Our business team recommended a 55-ton marine travel lift based on the client’s actual needs. It features a robust structural design and an intelligent anti-sway system. With stable performance and wide applicability, this yacht crane is the ideal choice for customers to solve lifting problems. At present, the customized equipment has passed strict quality inspection and is successfully delivered to customers.

marine travel lift
marine travel lift

Customized Project Solution

  • Technical Specifications
  • Lifting Capacity: 55 tons
  • Lifting Height: 18 meters
  • Span: 32 meters
  • Drive Method: Full hydraulic drive
  • Control Methods: Cabin control, remote control, button control

Core Features of Marine Travel Lift :

  • 1. Intelligent anti-sway technology to reduce load swing via speed adjustment
  • 2. All-terrain design with wear-resistant tires and 360° steering for port mud and indoor smooth floors

Functional Features

  • 1. Multi-scenario application: Supports outdoor port yacht launching, indoor dock maintenance lifting, and cross regional transportation.
  • 2. Efficient and safe operation: Lifting speed up to 12 m/min under rated conditions, with overload protection and limit alarms.
  • 3. Low maintenance cost: Key components use imported wear-resistant materials, designed for over 15 years of service with low annual maintenance costs.

Implementation Process:

  • 1. Remote Site Survey: The technical team uses video conferencing and 3D scanning to get the customer's dock data, including spatial dimensions, load capacity and operation processes. This helps accurately plan core parameters like the marine travel lift's wheelbase and spreader positioning.
  • 2. Customized Design: For the high-temperature and dusty environment in Kuwait, we optimized the hydraulic system's heat dissipation design. We also added dust-proof sealing components and adopted anti-corrosion coating technology to enhance the equipment's environmental adaptability.
  • 3. Standardized Production: We completed the entire production process in 45 days, including structural welding, hydraulic system integration, and intelligent control module debugging.
  • 4. Strict Quality Inspection: Passed 125% load testing, anti-sway precision verification, and 12-hour continuous full-load operation, meeting EU CE standards.
  • 5. End-to-End Service Delivery:  We provide "door-to-door" logistics services including sea transportation and customs clearance. Technical engineers complete on-online installation and debugging, and conduct operation training for the customer team to ensure quick deployment.

Customer Feedback:

After deployment, the daily lifting efficiency increased 5 times with zero accidents. The client praised: “The anti-sway function of this boat lifting crane is extremely practical—no more worrying about yacht collisions during lifting! The all-terrain mobility saved us $300,000 in track construction costs. Nucleon’s team was professional from communication to delivery. ” The client plans to repurchase for expansion projects and has recommended us to industry peers.
 

Conclusion:

This collaboration shows Nucleon’s expertise in marine travel lift customization and global service. Beyond boat lifting cranes, we offer a full range of lifting equipment including gantry cranes, overhead cranes, and electric hoists, covering mold workshops and warehousing logistics. We will leverage anti-sway and all-terrain drive technologies to continue solving material handling challenges globally, ensuring safer and more efficient lifting operations.