JASO Develops Tower Crane Solutions for Shipyards
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JASO is developing customised tower crane configurations for shipyards and naval facilities, where restricted space, heavy loads, long working radii and coastal exposure shape equipment requirements. Its options include luffing and hammerhead cranes on fixed or rail-mounted bases, as well as travelling portal structures that can move cranes along a quay. For marine environments, JASO offers corrosion protection to UNE-EN ISO 12944 C5M-H. Its shipyard references include the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Ferguson Marine in Glasgow, shipyards in Valencia and Cartagena, and facilities in Auckland.
Crane Configurations for Shipyard Work
Shipyard lifting requirements vary with the layout of each facility, the vessels being serviced and the work taking place around them. JASO offers luffing and hammerhead tower cranes in fixed and rail-mounted configurations, with systems engineered around the dimensions and operating needs of individual sites.
Luffing jib cranes can work in confined areas where the jib needs to operate around vessels, buildings, infrastructure and other cranes. The ability to raise the jib can help manage clearances in busy yards, where space for crane movement and load handling is limited.
For sites requiring a wider coverage area along the waterfront, JASO can engineer travelling portal bases that allow cranes to move along the quay. Portal structures can be designed to suit the quay dimensions and, where required, provide clearance for vehicles to pass underneath.
Corrosion Protection for Coastal Conditions
Humidity and salt exposure create additional demands for cranes working in marine environments. JASO offers corrosion protection systems that include coatings to UNE-EN ISO 12944 C5M-H, a classification intended for highly corrosive coastal and offshore conditions.
Crane structure, travel systems and protective treatments can be considered as part of a site-specific configuration, aligning the installation with the environment and the shipyard’s operating requirements.
Shipyard Projects and Equipment
At the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, JASO’s J780PA.60 luffing jib tower crane was deployed as part of an expansion of the facility’s shiplift system for vessel rehabilitation. JASO identifies the crane as its largest luffing jib model.
The company’s other naval-sector references include shipyards in Valencia and Cartagena, Spain; Ferguson Marine in Glasgow; and facilities in Auckland, New Zealand.
JASO says its in-house engineering capability enables it to develop crane configurations, travelling systems and structural arrangements for individual naval facilities. This approach allows the crane installation to be planned around existing infrastructure, available quay space and the demands of ongoing vessel operations.
About JASO Tower Cranes
JASO Tower Cranes is a Spanish manufacturer of tower cranes, with its headquarters in Idiazabal, Gipuzkoa. The company develops and manufactures crane systems for construction and industrial applications, offering high-top, flat-top, low-top and luffing jib models, as well as specialised equipment such as recovery cranes and derricks.
JASO’s in-house engineering capability supports custom configurations and equipment adaptations for different markets and site requirements. Its shipyard offering includes fixed and travelling crane arrangements intended for facilities handling vessel construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.
Website: https://jaso.com/tower/en/
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of tower cranes does JASO offer for shipyards?
JASO offers luffing jib and hammerhead tower cranes in fixed and rail-mounted configurations. The company can also engineer travelling portal bases for cranes that need to move along a quay.
Why are luffing jib cranes suited to some shipyard sites?
A luffing jib can be raised to manage clearances around vessels, buildings, infrastructure and other cranes. This can be useful where the working area is restricted and several operations take place close together.
What is a travelling portal base?
A travelling portal base supports a tower crane and allows it to move along a quay. JASO can design the structure around the site’s dimensions and include clearance beneath it for vehicles where required.
How does JASO address corrosion in coastal environments?
JASO offers protective coating systems to UNE-EN ISO 12944 C5M-H for applications exposed to highly corrosive coastal or offshore conditions.
Where has JASO supplied cranes for shipyard applications?
Its references include the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, shipyards in Valencia and Cartagena, Ferguson Marine in Glasgow and facilities in Auckland.
