St. Johns Ship Building Sets New 100-Ton Rough Terrain Crane Into Service

St. Johns Ship Building (SJSB), a subsidiary of Americraft Marine Group, announced the receipt and commissioning of a new 100-ton Link-Belt rough terrain crane, acquired through funding provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program.

The Link-Belt 100|RT is fabricated and assembled in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A. This heavy-lift crane expands the shipyard’s material-handling and modular assembly capabilities, supporting a growing backlog of both commercial and government vessel programs.

The 100|RT crane features a five-section, full-power boom extending to 155 feet and an optional tip height of 237 feet, along with Link-Belt’s PULSE 2.0 operating system, real-time telematics, and a modern ergonomic operator cab. The unit’s under-95,000-pound transport weight and one-person fly erection technology make it one of the most versatile heavy-lift cranes in its class.