Mission bay Handling Solution

PALFINGER MARINE’s innovative Mission Bay Handling Solution is designed to meet the growing demand for reliable Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) and advanced handling solutions on naval vessels. Designed for modern naval operations, this system ensures the efficient deployment and recovery of a wide range of marine assets, including unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), fast interceptor crafts (FICs), manned mission crafts, and workboats.

The Mission Bay Handling Solution integrates seamlessly with PALFINGER MARINE's well-proven Slipway System technology, delivering exceptional performance and compatibility for demanding naval environments.

The Mission Bay Handling Solution by PALFINGER offers fully remote-controlled operation for all functions and movements of individual units, stations, cradles, and trolleys. Control is possible either via a portable radio remote control unit or a control stand located in the mission bay area. The system also allows for seamless remote status monitoring on a bridge panel or a dedicated screen in the mission control room. Additionally, the system’s PLC-based electric control system enables output to the vessel management system.

This innovative solution is built from an interchangeable suite of flexible handling units, making it adaptable to hangars of various dimensions, shapes, and parking layouts. 

The Mission Bay Handling Solution is an advanced and flexible system, specifically designed to handle a wide range of watercraft with varying characteristics, including different hull shapes, propulsion systems, lengths, beams, and weights of up to 25 tons per vessel. The structural strength of the system and its components are designed to operate in conditions up to Sea State 5, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding offshore environments. Built-in fail-safe mechanisms on all moving parts further enhance safety during operation.

The deployment of fast interceptor crafts (FICs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and other mission crafts from coast guard and naval vessels is becoming a rapidly growing global trend. However, achieving safe, efficient, and reliable launch and recovery of various watercraft in harsh offshore conditions often presents significant challenges.

PALFINGER’s system is designed to meet the demands of naval vessels, offering solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability during multi-craft operations. 

One standout feature is the single-operator system, which eliminates the need for manual assistance in the hangar area during handling. Through the integration of a remote-controlled, hydraulic-powered Slipway Systems with hydraulic-powered transverse trolleys and transit/parking cradles, PALFINGER significantly reduces the time and effort required for watercraft deployment and recovery.

By minimizing manual support, these advanced systems not only increase the safety of crew members but also support faster and more efficient operations, ensuring reliable performance in critical missions.