Carver Companies Case Study | E-Crane Case studies

The Challenge: Simplifying a Complex Cargo Transfer Operation

Before installing the E-Crane, Carver Marine relied on four traditional ship cranes operated by a crew of eight or nine people to offload cargo from ships into barges. Managing multiple cranes made the operation complex, requiring numerous moving parts and increased coordination. Carver wanted a safer, more efficient solution that could also move easily between ships and operating locations while minimizing downtime.

“Previously, we used four ship cranes to offload the cargo into barges. That’s a lot of moving parts. Now with the E-Crane, all those moving parts are condensed down into one state-of-the-art machine that’s able to work in a much more safe and efficient manner.”

The Solution: One Mobile E-Crane Replacing Four Conventional Ship Cranes

E-Crane supplied a 3000C Series equilibrium crane travelling on a high rail portal mounted on a barge, creating a highly flexible bulk handling solution that can operate as a midstream transfer station or alongside a dock. Powered by an onboard generator and supported by a dedicated mechanical facility on the barge, the installation minimizes downtime while providing operators with excellent visibility from a comfortable, ergonomic cab.

The solution includes:

3000C Series E-Crane (Model EC18450 GA-E) with a 45 m (148 ft) reach, allowing efficient unloading of vessels and transfer of bulk cargo.
High rail portal travelling on a barge, enabling the crane to move between ships and multiple operating locations while providing exceptional operational flexibility.
12 m³ (16 yd³) scrap grapple with a 32.0 tons / 35.0 USton Duty Cycle Capacity and 47.8 tons / 52.6 USton Lift Capacity, delivering reliable bulk cargo handling.
On-board generator and dedicated onboard mechanical support, ensuring reliable operation with minimal downtime.