Marine Construction Crane

Marine Crane,Ship Channel+ Gulf.

ABS-certified 300T crane barge operations for marine construction on the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, and Texas Gulf Coast waterways. NCCCO-certified marine operators. Galveston-based.

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300T
Marine Crane Capacity
160ft
Barge Length
ABS
Certified Barge
NCCCO
Marine Operators
Marine Crane Scope

Marine Construction Services

  • Dock & pier construction — pile driving assist, deck panel placement, gangway installation
  • Port infrastructure — ship loader installation, crane rail placement, fendering systems
  • Underwater structure support — cofferdam placement and sheet pile support
  • Pipeline & subsea installation — pipe string handling and manifold placement
  • Bridge & structure erection — marine bridge spans and channel crossing structures
  • Vessel loading & offloading — heavy equipment transfer, vessel-to-vessel lifts
  • Marine salvage support — crane support for vessel recovery and equipment salvage
BARGE SPECS
Barge dimensions 160 × 60 × 10 ft
Crane capacity Up to 300T
Certification ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
Base location Galveston, TX
Operator certification NCCCO
Lift plan type PE-Stamped Marine
Marine Coverage

Waterways We Operate On

Our crane barge fleet is based at Galveston, Texas and operates across all major Texas navigable waterways. We are authorized and experienced on the Houston Ship Channel.
Houston Ship ChannelPort of Houston (Barbours Cut / Bayport)Galveston BayGalveston HarborTexas City Industrial WaterfrontGulf Intracoastal WaterwayClear LakeLeague CityFreeport HarborNearshore Gulf of Mexico
Base: 6001 Harborside Drive, Galveston TX 77550
Why Marine Projects Choose Apex

Marine

An ABS-certified crane barge, NCCCO-certified marine operators, and PE-stamped marine lift plans — the combination that Ship Channel EPCs and port contractors require.

01

NCCCO-Certified Operators

Every operator is credentialed, drug-screened, and compliant — before they touch your job site.

02

PE-Stamped Lift Plans

Engineered lift plans for every critical pick. Ground-bearing analysis, rigging design, and sequencing covered.

03

ISNetworld & Avetta

Prequalified in the platforms your EPC uses. No delays on compliance — we're already cleared.

04

$5M+ Insurance

General liability and workers compensation coverage meeting the thresholds of industrial and energy sector projects.

05

Zero Lost-Time Incidents

A safety culture built for high-stakes critical infrastructure work. Our record speaks for itself.

06

24-Hour Quote Turnaround

Call (682) 406-5345 or submit online. We respond to every quote request within 24 hours.

Common Questions

Marine Crane FAQ

What are your crane barge specifications? +
Our ABS-certified crane barge is 160 feet long × 60 feet wide × 10 feet deep and supports crane capacities up to 300 tons. The barge is based at Galveston and operates on the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, and other Texas navigable waterways.
Do you operate on the Houston Ship Channel? +
Yes. Apex Crane Service is authorized and experienced on the Houston Ship Channel. Our Galveston base positions us for rapid mobilization to Ship Channel marine construction sites.
Do you provide PE-stamped plans for marine lifts? +
Yes. All marine lifts receive PE-stamped lift plans addressing crane configuration on the barge, stability analysis, load path, rigging design, and tidal/current conditions specific to the project location.
Are you USCG compliant for operations on US navigable waterways? +
Yes. Our barge operations are USCG-compliant on all US navigable waterways, and the barge carries ABS certification required for commercial marine operations.
Marine Project Inquiry

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