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Fleet · Lifting & materials handling
Floating lifting and materials-handling platforms, from compact dredging barges to our specialist twin-crane lock-repair vessel.
Configured for the operation
Our crane and HIAB barges combine lifting capacity, cargo space and waterborne access in one working platform. The right vessel depends on the lift, radius, water depth, available headroom and whether the operation needs to move along the workface.
Published dimensions and capacities are a guide. Final suitability, loading, stability and working configuration are confirmed against the site and intended operation.
Lifting & materials handling
01 · Crane & HIAB barges
A versatile 50-tonne cargo barge with a centrally mounted crane. Tanked holds, optional spud legs and interchangeable attachments make it suitable for dredging, bulk materials, post installation and small-plant movements.
02 · Crane & HIAB barges
A compact end-crane barge for dredging, vegetation work, bulk materials and smaller engineering tasks. Its 10ft beam simplifies road transport, while the hold can carry a mini tug to reduce mobilisation movements.
03 · Crane & HIAB barges
Our compact heavy-lift platform carries an end-mounted 36tm crane and hydraulic spud legs. Stabilising tanks and beams can be added for demanding floating lifts, while its short hull can share a lock with a tug for faster waterway transit.
04 · Crane & HIAB barges
Designed with Canal & River Trust for efficient lock-gate replacement, Jumbo carries two cranes so both ends of a lock can be worked without reconfiguring the site. Its hold can carry a complete stoppage to site in one movement.
05 · Crane & HIAB barges
A self-propelled cargo and lifting vessel that can collect, transport and unload materials without a separate tug. Options include spud legs, clamshell grabs, augers, onboard power and basic welfare facilities.
Not sure which craft?
Tell us what needs to be moved, lifted, reached or supported. We will help identify the appropriate vessel and configuration.
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