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Konecranes has signed a comprehensive four-year service agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku Oy, covering the maintenance and optimization of nearly 200 cranes across its historic Turku shipyard. The deal, booked in June 2025, includes operational maintenance, repair programs, and readiness planning for equipment ranging from lightweight hoists to the shipyard’s colossal 1,200-tonne Goliath gantry crane. Work under the new contract has already begun.
For Meyer Turku, this agreement comes at a time of high activity and strong order books. The shipyard—founded almost three centuries ago—remains one of Finland’s industrial cornerstones, employing around 2,000 people and having delivered more than 1,300 vessels since its inception. The site is best known for constructing some of the world’s largest cruise ships, including Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas.
“Faced with rapid growth and full order books, we needed a dependable partner to keep our cranes running smoothly. Konecranes has been that partner for decades, offering a service model that fits perfectly with our strategic vision,” said Vikke Elonen, Head of Maintenance at Meyer Turku Oy.
From Konecranes’ perspective, the agreement reinforces a long-standing partnership and highlights its commitment to reliable lifecycle support for heavy lifting operations. “Our ability to deliver timely and effective solutions has been key in supporting Meyer Turku’s operations,” said Pekka Mäntylä, Sales Manager for Industrial Service and Equipment at Konecranes. “This agreement not only strengthens our long relationship but also underscores our dedication to providing exceptional service and expertise.”
The cooperation between the two Finnish companies reflects broader trends across the maritime and heavy-lifting sectors, where consistent maintenance and digital optimization are increasingly vital to efficiency and safety. For Konecranes, which continues to invest in digital service platforms and smart technology, the deal illustrates the growing demand for predictive maintenance and sustainability-driven solutions in the shipbuilding industry.
With Meyer Turku gearing up for future cruise projects and large-scale vessel production, the service partnership ensures critical crane systems remain ready to handle some of the heaviest and most complex lifting operations in Europe’s maritime manufacturing landscape.
