en.Wedoany.com Reported - Konecranes has signed an order with Meyer Turku to supply a fully erected single-boom shipyard crane, planned for delivery in July 2027. The contract was signed in the first quarter of 2026.

The crane will be installed at the outfitting quay in Turku, Finland, responsible for the critical transitional phase of ships from dry dock to final completion, making efficiency directly impact delivery deadlines. This shipyard crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 50 tons and a working radius of 75 meters, specifically designed for large cruise ship structures, equipped with main and auxiliary hoisting systems to handle multiple tasks.

The new equipment will replace two cantilever cranes from the 1970s and run on existing rails, featuring more wheels to accommodate weight, reflecting the spatial constraints of modernizing older European shipyards. This shipyard crane is also equipped with the TRUCONNECT remote monitoring system, supporting predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.

Previously, the two parties signed a four-year service agreement in 2025, covering approximately 200 cranes at the facility. Justus Dahlen of Konecranes noted that the Icon-class cruise ships built by Meyer Turku drive technological advancements; Ville Saksio of Meyer Turku emphasized the critical role of this shipyard crane in production efficiency and logistics.

As cruise ship size and complexity increase, the functionality of such equipment goes beyond lifting, relating more to maintaining the overall workflow of the shipyard.

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