Floating cranes handle the lifts nothing else on the water can — caissons, bridge spans, salvage, offshore installation, cargo transfers alongside — and Golden Shipyard carries a range of floating cranes for sale to match, from self-propelled units for coastal work to non-propelled barges for a single fixed job site. This page is your starting point: current capacity, what’s in stock versus available to order, and what actually decides whether a crane can do your lift.
Floating cranes for sale — by capacity
Our current range runs roughly 200 to 300 tonnes lifting capacity, across in-stock and newbuilding tonnage:
| Capacity band | Crane type | Typical role |
|---|---|---|
| ~200 t SWL | Self-propelled or non-propelled | Port construction, cargo transfer alongside, general project lifts |
| ~300 t SWL | Self-propelled or non-propelled | Heavier lifts — caissons, bridge sections, salvage, offshore installation support |
Both bands are offered with four-anchor positioning for coastal and near-coastal work. See the full, up-to-date list on our floating cranes for sale page — availability and particulars change as units are sold and added.
In stock vs. newbuilding
The range includes both:
- In-stock (available for inspection now) — a 200 t floating crane built 2015, and a 300 t floating crane built 2007, both available for inspection now.
- Newbuilding (available to order) — new-build floating cranes can be ordered to spec, matched to your capacity, radius and propulsion requirements.
For the general trade-offs in ship and crane-barge buying, see our floating crane buyer’s guide.
What to look for in a floating crane
When you compare floating cranes for sale, the value drivers are:
- Fixed (sheerleg) vs. fully revolving — a sheerleg gives very high capacity for the cost and extreme stability for repetitive straight-ahead lifts; a revolving crane slews 360° independently of the hull for flexible placement work. See our floating crane guide for how to match the type to your task pattern.
- Self-propelled vs. non-propelled — a self-propelled unit repositions between jobs without a tug; a non-propelled barge is cheaper to buy and run for a single site. Check the certificate’s restriction note — some “non-propelled” units carry engines for on-site repositioning only, with self-navigation expressly prohibited.
- SWL at radius, not the headline number — a “300-tonne crane” only lifts 300 t at a specific (usually short) radius. Ask for the full load chart, not just the top figure.
- Main vs. auxiliary hook, and outreach — heavy lifts run on the main hook; the aux/whip handles faster, lighter work. Maximum and minimum radius decides whether the hook actually reaches your load over the quay, barge or structure.
- Stability and positioning — the hull must stay within safe heel/trim as the load swings; review the stability booklet, ballast system, and anchor or spud positioning setup.
Tip: Match the crane type to the task pattern, not the tonnage. Repetitive, straight-ahead heavy lifts — caissons, bridge spans, salvage — favour a sheerleg. Varied placement, loading barges alongside, and deck work favour a fully revolving crane, usually at a somewhat lower capacity-to-cost ratio.
How much does a floating crane cost?
Every floating crane for sale here is offered on the same basis: full particulars to qualified buyers, price on application. Floating crane prices move with capacity, crane type, age and propulsion, so units are offered on a P.O.A. (price on application) basis. Full particulars — including indicative pricing — are released to qualified buyers under an NDA. Tell us the capacity and task you have in mind and we’ll match you to what’s available and its terms.
How to view and buy
1. Browse the floating cranes for sale list and shortlist by capacity and in-stock/newbuilding. 2. Request full particulars under NDA — load chart, class, and (for in-stock) inspection. 3. Inspect — arrange a pre-purchase condition survey for a secondhand unit, or site supervision for a newbuilding. 4. Close through a standard MOA with our brokerage support.
Quick buying checklist
- ☐ Capacity band matched to your typical lift (200 t / 300 t)
- ☐ In-stock (inspect now) vs. newbuilding (order) decided
- ☐ Fixed/sheerleg vs. fully revolving suited to your task pattern
- ☐ Self-propelled vs. non-propelled — certificate restriction note checked
- ☐ Full SWL-at-radius load chart requested, not just the headline tonnage
- ☐ Main and auxiliary hook capacities and outreach confirmed
- ☐ Stability booklet and anchor/spud positioning system reviewed
- ☐ Full particulars requested under NDA
Frequently asked questions
What floating cranes do you have for sale? Golden Shipyard offers floating cranes for sale from around 200 to 300 tonnes lifting capacity, in-stock and newbuilding, self-propelled and non-propelled. See the current list on our floating cranes for sale page, as availability changes.
How much does a floating crane cost? Prices depend on capacity, crane type, age and propulsion, so units are offered P.O.A. (price on application). Indicative pricing and full particulars are shared with qualified buyers under an NDA — contact us with your target capacity and task for current terms.
Are the floating cranes in stock or newbuildings? Both. A 200 t unit built 2015 and a 300 t unit built 2007 are available for inspection now; new-build cranes can also be ordered to spec.
What’s the difference between a sheerleg and a revolving floating crane? A sheerleg (fixed) crane has its boom fixed in line with the hull — you luff and slew the whole vessel to position the load, giving very high capacity for the cost and strong stability for repetitive heavy lifts. A fully revolving crane slews 360° independently of the hull, trading some capacity-to-cost ratio for flexibility in construction and placement work.
How do I inspect a floating crane before buying? Request full particulars under NDA, then arrange an independent pre-purchase condition survey for a secondhand unit or site supervision for a newbuilding. We coordinate viewing, survey, and closing.
Looking for a floating crane? Golden Shipyard has floating cranes for sale from around 200 to 300 tonnes lifting capacity, in-stock and newbuilding. Browse current availability on our floating cranes for sale page, or email [email protected] with your target capacity and task to receive full particulars under NDA.