floating crane
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A floating crane is a type of derrick crane built on a barge. These specialized vessels are used for heavy-duty tasks such as constructing bridges or salvaging sunken objects. For example, the Musashi, a large floating crane built in Japan in 1974, had the capacity to lift a 3,000-ton load. Maintaining stability is crucial for jib cranes, especially when lifting heavy loads at a distance, requiring careful counterbalancing and the addition of ballast weights to prevent tipping.1
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