PALFINGER Equips Korea’s First Locally Built CTV for Offshore Wind Operations

The PK 25.001 M marine crane installed on KWINDS 1 marks the first Asia-Pacific deployment of PALFINGER’s enhanced CTV crane model.

PALFINGER is strengthening its position in the Asia-Pacific offshore wind market with the delivery of a PK 25.001 M marine crane for KWINDS 1, Korea’s first locally built Crew Transfer Vessel. The vessel, constructed by Eunsung Heavy Industries, is intended to support offshore wind operations and reflects the growing demand for reliable lifting solutions in the region.

KWINDS 1 combines local vessel construction with a crane model already established in Crew Transfer Vessel applications worldwide, bringing PALFINGER’s offshore wind experience into one of the region’s developing renewable energy markets.

At the center of the delivery is the PALFINGER PK 25.001 M, a foldable knuckle boom crane engineered for offshore environments. The crane has been designed to support efficient cargo handling while delivering the reliability and performance required for offshore wind operations.

The model builds on the success of its predecessor, the PK 23.500 M, and has become one of the most widely adopted crane solutions for CTV applications worldwide. PALFINGER says the PK 25.001 M is already trusted by vessel operators including Farra Marine and Northern Offshore Services.

“The installation of the PK 25.001 M on KWINDS 1 marks an important milestone as the first deployment of this enhanced crane model in the Asia-Pacific region. This crane combines optimized boom geometry and the innovative Power Link system to deliver higher lifting performance while maintaining a compact design, helping operators maximize efficiency in demanding offshore environments.”

Says May Lee, Marine Sales Manager APAC at PALFINGER.

For PALFINGER, the crane’s compact design and lifting performance are part of a broader focus on uptime and safety in offshore wind operations. A key feature of the PK 25.001 M is the company’s proprietary PAL40 overload protection system, developed to address the dynamic challenges of offshore lifting.

Unlike conventional overload protection systems that may halt all crane movements during sudden load fluctuations, PAL40 selectively restricts only the functions that increase the load moment. Corrective movements remain active, enabling operators to recover lifts safely, maintain operational continuity and support efficient operations in challenging sea conditions.

“As offshore wind projects continue to expand across Asia, vessel operators are increasingly focused on maximizing uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. Technologies such as PAL40 reflect our commitment to supporting safe and efficient offshore operations. Delivering reliable lifting solutions that help operators maintain productivity is essential to supporting the long-term growth and success of the offshore wind industry.”

Says Alexander Lee, Regional Sales Director APAC for Marine at PALFINGER.

The KWINDS 1 project also reflects the combination of Korea’s shipbuilding expertise with PALFINGER’s global offshore wind experience. The company has supported offshore wind projects for more than 20 years and provides lifting solutions across the renewable energy value chain, including CTVs, wind turbine nacelles, offshore substations and platforms.

With this delivery, PALFINGER further strengthens its Asia-Pacific presence in line with its Strategy 2030+. The company will also present its latest lifting solutions for offshore wind applications at the Offshore Wind Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place on June 16 and 17 in Yeosu, Korea.

Organized by the Korea Wind Energy Industry Association at the YEOSU EXPO Convention Center, the event will host PALFINGER at booth B-03, where the company will engage with industry stakeholders and underline its commitment to supporting Korea’s offshore wind sector.

PALFINGER Equips Korea’s First Locally Built CTV for Offshore Wind Operations published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.