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Key benefits
- High performance: Lightweight design increases the crane lifting capacity, and reduces power consumption.
- Maximum uptime: Robust design and well-proven systems minimize downtime and reduce operational risk.
- Intelligent monitoring: OnWatch Scout connects equipment to advanced digital systems for condition analysis and proactive maintenance planning.
Key features
Active Heave Compensation (AHC) on the main winch stabilizes the load to the seabed and supports precise landing.
- Lightweight design: Improves vessel stability and deck load efficiency.
- Remote operation option: Full crane control from the bridge.
- Fibre rope option: Enables ultra-deepwater operations and higher subsea lift capacity.
- Proven design and build quality: Nearly 30 years of operational heritage.
- Class-compliant: Meets all major classification society requirements.
- High lifting capacity and performance.
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“We are proud to have MacGregor’s cranes on board our fleet. Their superior performance and cutting-edge technology perfectly support our mission to deliver innovative, safe, and reliable cable-laying solutions across the globe," commented Davide Leoni, New Building Vessel Manager at Prysmian.
Prysmian selected MacGregor AHC cranes for its advanced cable‑laying vessels Leonardo da Vinci and Monna Lisa to ensure safe, uninterrupted subsea operations. The lightweight, rounded‑jib design improved vessel stability and lifting precision, while the OnWatch Scout system delivered real‑time condition insights that helped prevent unplanned downtime.
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Lifecycle Support
From concept to lifecycle care, you are supported by MacGregor engineers, simulation tools and a global service network. We help you specify the right configuration, train your crew and plan operations.
- OnWatch for monitoring operations
- Predictive maintenance through digital condition monitoring
- Remote diagnostics for urgent service response
- Global spare parts network and field technicians
- Modernisation and upgrade options to extend service life
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Technical Features
MacGregor AHC offshore cranes combine mechanical strength with digital precision. Each model is engineered for safe, stable lifting in challenging marine conditions.
Winch on Crane Variant
- Lifting capacity ranging from 15t up to 250t (single line)
- In-house technology and control system
- Prepared for ROV monitoring
- Main winch wire capacity up to 3000m
- Auxiliary winches with up to 20t SWL and 3000m wire capacity
- 4 to 10T tugger winches are a standard feature on larger cranes
- Fully-equipped, spacious, air-conditioned, and ergonomically designed operator cabin
Winch Below Deck Variant- Lifting capacity from 250t up to 600t single line (900t double line)
- In-house technology and control system
- Prepared for ROV monitoring
- Main winch wire capacity up to 3500m
- Auxiliary winches with up to 50t SWL and 3000m wire capacity
10 to 20T Tugger winches as a standard feature on larger cranes - Easy maintenance and good protection
- Lower center of gravity than Winch on Crane Variant
- Fully-equipped, spacious, air-conditioned, and ergonomically designed operator cabin
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Ship Types
MacGregor AHC cranes support a wide variety of offshore and subsea vessels, ensuring each vessel type benefits from precise and efficient lifting.
- Cable‑laying vessels (CLV)
- Offshore construction and IMR vessels
- Offshore wind SOVs and walk‑to‑work vessels
- Research and subsea support vessels
- PSVs requiring subsea or deck handling capability
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Solution Variants
Select the suitable crane variant for your offshore applications and vessel layout.
- Winch on crane
- Winch below deck
- Fibre Trac crane
Prysmian Monna Lisa
Prysmian Leonardo da Vinci and Prysmian Monna Lisa, feature a MacGregor package comprising a 100-tonne AHC crane, a 20-t offshore crane, a 3-t deck crane, and the OnWatch Scout condition monitoring and maintenance solution.
Prysmian Monna Lisa recently received the Ship of the Year 2025 award.
MacGregor AHC cranes prove optimal for Prysmian advanced cable-laying vessels
MacGregor's crane packages, including 100-tonne active heave-compensated cranes, are supporting accurate high-capacity subsea lifts aboard Prysmian’s advanced cable-laying vessels.