Marine Equipments Pellegrini

What Marine Equipments Pellegrini does

Marine Equipments Pellegrini S.r.l. (MEP) is an Italian designer and manufacturer of customized marine hoisting and handling machinery headquartered in Vallese di Oppeano, Verona, operating from a 20,000 sqm facility that includes two 500 t/m indoor test benches and a 5,000 t/m outdoor test bench. Founded as an independent entity in 1982 (with roots in the Pellegrini Group dating to 1962), the company produces shipboard and offshore cranes (stiff boom, lattice boom, knuckle boom, telescopic), deck machinery (anchor windlasses, capstans, mooring/towing/tugger winches), davits and RHIB launch-recovery systems, heavy-lift cranes, and special equipment for LNG, FPSO, cruise, and container vessels. Core technology is electro-hydraulic and diesel-hydraulic with proprietary features including Active Heave Compensation (AHC), constant tension systems, AOPS/MOPS safety systems, and non-magnetic / RCS-managed constructions for naval minehunters and stealth vessels. The company holds ISO 9001 (since 1995), ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001:2024+A1:2024, and the API 2C Monogram license (since 2014), and is approved by major classification societies including RINA, ABS, LRS, DNV-GL, BV, CCS, and RMRS.

MEP serves enterprise and government customers globally across oil & gas (ENI, Saipem, Petrobras, Petronas, ADMA, NPCC, Dragon Oil, COSL, Helix, QP), shipbuilding (Fincantieri, DSME, COSCO, CIMC, BAE Systems Surface Ships, Cochin Shipyard, Goa Shipyard, Boustead), and naval forces (Italian Navy, Royal Navy, Indian Navy, Chinese Navy, Russian Navy, Algerian National Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy). The business model is project-based, one-time capital-equipment sales of customized, classification-society-approved machinery with after-sales service and spares delivered through a wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary (MEP DO BRASIL, established 2012), a Dalian service office, and a network of named service partners across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by specification; no recurring software, subscription, or licensing revenue stream is identified in the source data.

Revenue, order book, and growth rate are not disclosed; the company is privately held (Italian S.r.l.) with stated share capital of €208,000, no parent company, no institutional funding events, and no M&A activity in the available record. Marketing channels are concentrated in industry trade shows (SMM Hamburg 2026, Hall A1 Booth 515), a product-catalogue website, and LinkedIn/YouTube corporate channels, with go-to-motion being direct enterprise field sales into shipyard, offshore-operator, and naval procurement organizations.

Name

Marine Equipments Pellegrini

Legal name

Marine Equipments Pellegrini S.r.l.

Website

https://offshoremarinecranes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marine Equipments Pellegrini (MEP) is an Italian designer and manufacturer of customized marine hoisting and handling machinery — including shipboard and offshore cranes, deck machinery, davits, and naval equipment — serving global oil & gas operators, shipbuilders, and naval forces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hoisting and Handling Machinery

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Hatch Covers, Ramps & Ro-Ro Access Systems (IMAJAIAC), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Offshore marine cranes
• Deck machinery manufacturer
• Naval handling equipment
• Heavy lift cranes
• Custom marine equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Villafranca Di Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Marine Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture and supply of customized marine hoisting and handling equipment including cranes, deck machinery, davits, and special equipment for naval, merchant vessels, offshore platforms, and industrial applications. Products are sold as capital equipment with custom engineering specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Marine Equipments Pellegrini designs, manufactures, and installs customized marine hoisting and handling machinery including shipboard and offshore cranes (stiff boom, lattice boom, knuckle boom, telescopic), deck machinery (anchor windlasses, capstans, mooring/towing winches), davits and RHIB recovery systems, heavy lift cranes, special equipment (A-frames, gantry cranes), and naval equipment (A-magnetic cranes, RCS closures, hangar gantry cranes). Each product is tailor-made to meet specific client requirements, classification society rules, and operational conditions including explosive atmospheres, low temperatures, and subsea environments.

Product overview

Marine Equipments Pellegrini (MEP) is a worldwide leader in marine hoisting and handling machinery, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 7 core product categories: Cranes (shipboard and offshore cranes in stiff boom, lattice boom, knuckle boom, and telescopic types), Deck Machinery (anchor windlasses, capstans, mooring and towing winches), Davits (launch/recovery systems and RHIB davits), Heavy Lift Cranes, Special Equipments (A-frames, jib/gantry cranes, special winches, yacht equipment), Navy Equipments (a-magnetic cranes, boat bay doors, deck cranes, hangar gantry cranes, RCS closures), and Boat Handling Lift & Trolleys. All products are customized to meet customer requirements and comply with International Conventions and Marine Classification Society Rules (RINA, ABS, LRS, DNV-GL, BV, CCS, RMRS). MEP operates from its 20,000 sqm facility in Italy with 30 years of experience and a subsidiary in Brazil (MEP DO BRASIL) established in 2012.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cranes Tailor-made shipboard and offshore cranes including stiff boom, lattice boom, knuckle boom, and telescopic types. Electro hydraulic or diesel hydraulic configurations available with optional features like constant tension, AHC (Active Heave Compensation), and AOPS-MOPS safety systems. Used on naval, merchant vessels, offshore platforms, jack-up barges, FSO/FPSO.
• Deck Machinery Complete deck machinery packages including anchor windlasses (up to 108mm chain), capstans (3-30 tonnes), mooring winches, towing winches, and tugger winches (5-40 tonnes). Available in electric or hydraulic configurations for naval, merchant vessels, offshore platforms.
• Davits Innovative launch and recovery systems, rescue boat davit systems, and RHIB recovery installations. Self-tensioning and shock absorbing systems ensure crew safety in tough marine conditions. For naval, merchant vessels, and rescue applications.
• Heavy Lift Cranes Heavy lift cranes for industrial projects, shipyards, and offshore platforms. Designed for harsh environments including explosive atmospheres (EEX AREA), low temperatures (-40°C), and subsea operations (AHC Cranes). GN 300-11 EH model supports 300 tons at 11 meters.
• Special Equipments Custom special equipment for LNG carriers, gas and oil platforms, floating degasification/gasification plants, military and container vessels, and cruise ships. Includes A-frames, jib and gantry cranes, travelling hoists, and special winches.
• Navy Equipments Innovative and custom-made solutions for naval vessels including sophisticated system installations, standardized systems, cranes, deck machinery, davits, boat bay doors, and RCS closures. For naval defense customers worldwide.
• Boat Handling Lift & Trolleys Boat handling solutions under HITALO brand including motorized towboats for launching boats (standard and amphibious models), motorized and modular boat transport trolleys, and travel lifts for lifting and moving vessels. For marinas, boatyards, and yacht facilities.
• CHCD 30-27 EH Offshore Stiff Boom Crane Offshore stiff boom crane for oil and gas offshore applications, expanding MEP's stiff boom crane product line for the offshore energy market.
• Stiff Boom Crane CHCD 10-16 DH Stiff boom crane CHCD 10-16 DH installed for offshore oil and gas application. Diesel hydraulic configuration for hazardous area conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• GN 300-11 EH crane supporting 300 tons at 11 meters

Named customers38 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MEP DO BRASIL GUINDASTES E EQUIPAMENTO NAVAIScoreOthers · 1 January 2012Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2012 to produce offshore cranes specifically for the Brazilian and South American markets, responding to growing needs of the offshore and oil & gas sectors in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Effer: Effer is an Italian manufacturer of knuckle-boom and truck-mounted cranes with a marine and offshore crane division. As a fellow Italian-based custom crane maker, Effer is one of MEP's closest geographic and product-line competitors.
• Appleton Marine: Appleton Marine is a US-based manufacturer of marine deck machinery, winches, and cranes for naval and commercial vessels. Direct niche competitor to MEP in customized deck machinery and crane systems for the US Navy and commercial shipyards.
• Huisman: Huisman is a Dutch manufacturer of heavy marine equipment including offshore cranes, winches, and special equipment for offshore, naval, and wind markets. Closely comparable to MEP in product mix, customization approach, and focus on heavy-duty and mission-critical applications.
• MacGregor: MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is one of the world's largest marine cargo and load handling equipment manufacturers, offering offshore cranes, deck machinery, and davits for naval, merchant, and offshore vessels — directly competing with MEP across all major product lines.
• Heila Cranes: Heila Cranes is an Italian manufacturer of marine and offshore cranes, including stiff-boom, knuckle-boom, and telescopic designs. Direct competitor to MEP in the offshore and shipboard crane niche, particularly in Europe.
• TTS Group (now part of Cargotec): TTS Group (acquired by Cargotec in 2017) was a leading supplier of marine deck machinery, hatches, and cranes. Its portfolio overlaps directly with MEP's deck machinery and crane offerings for merchant and naval vessels.

Broad incumbents

• Palfinger: Palfinger is a major global crane manufacturer with a marine and offshore product line (formerly Palfinger Marine). Overlaps with MEP in shipboard and offshore cranes but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple end markets.
• Liebherr: Liebherr is a global industrial conglomerate with a dedicated marine cranes division producing shipboard and offshore cranes. While much larger and broader than MEP, it competes head-to-head on heavy-lift offshore crane tenders.
• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): NOV is a global oilfield equipment and marine crane manufacturer. Its marine segment competes with MEP on offshore cranes for oil & gas and naval platforms, though NOV operates at far larger scale and across broader oilfield equipment categories.
• Konecranes: Konecranes is a global manufacturer of industrial cranes and port solutions. While primarily focused on industrial and port applications, its heavy-lift product line intersects with MEP's heavy-lift crane offerings for shipyards and industrial marine applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/pellegrinime
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marine-equipments-pellegrini-s-r-l-
• Facebookfacebook.com/PellegriniUK

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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