Originally built as the McDermott DB17, the DB Pacific Lifter began its life as a manned 860-ton derrick barge designed for pipelaying and oil rig construction in the North Sea during the 1960s. Decades later, the barge was reengineered and modernized for a new generation of marine heavy-lift work.
In 2018, Boyer Towing and Pacific Pile & Marine acquired the vessel, beginning a complete rebuild to transform it into a high-capacity, ABS-approved floating crane system. With structural, stability, and systems engineering completed by West Sound Maritime and supported by in-house Naval Architecture software, the DB Pacific Lifter now stands as one of the most capable and analytically refined derrick barges operating on the West Coast.
Over 860 short tons lifting capacity, engineered for complex marine and industrial applications.
Stable and adaptable for inland, coastal, and offshore operations with full four-point anchoring.
Built for the North Sea, modernized for today’s infrastructure projects, tested and ABS-approved for safety and reliability.
Precision lifting of large industrial structures, bridge components, and port infrastructure with unmatched stability and reach.
Support for offshore wind, energy platforms, and coastal projects, enabling installation in challenging marine environments.
Customizable accommodations, auxiliary cranes, and engineering support for complex marine and industrial operations.
The DB Pacific Lifter carries a legacy that spans over half a century of engineering evolution. From its beginnings as a North Sea workhorse to its modern transformation under Pacific Pile & Marine, it represents a rare blend of classic heavy-lift design and modern analytical precision.
Today, the DB Pacific Lifter stands as a fully modernized, ABS-approved barge crane — a testament to the durability of American engineering and the vision of the teams who continue to adapt it for the world’s most challenging marine projects.
The Pacific Lifter is marketed exclusively by Stor Kran Company as a stand-alone asset, independent of any single contractor. This ensures it can be contracted or rented to support any project, with any prime.
Whether your project involves bridge construction, port expansion, or major marine infrastructure, the Pacific Lifter is ready to deliver.
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