Multisec Modular Spreader Beams Achieve Prestigious DNV Type Approval
Posted on 25 November 2025
Multisec has reached a major milestone in the global lifting industry, as its range of iconic pink modular spreader beams has officially achieved DNV Type Approval, one of the most respected and demanding certifications in the offshore and heavy lifting world. This achievement places Multisec among a select group of manufacturers whose equipment meets the highest international standards for safety, engineering integrity, and offshore use.
Issued by DNV at Høvik, Norway, the certification verifies that the Multisec Modular Spreader Beam range fully complies with DNV-ST-0378: Offshore and Platform Lifting Appliances—one of the industry’s most stringent design and safety standards. This confirms that the beams have been assessed against demanding requirements covering structural design, global and local load analysis, material impact toughness, qualified welding procedures, manufacturing quality control, and full traceability of all components. Meeting these criteria ensures the Multisec range is fit for the most challenging offshore and heavy industrial environments worldwide, giving clients complete confidence in the safety, durability, and engineering integrity of every beam.
The approval covers the entire core range, from the Multi-13 to the Multi-250 models, offering Safe Working Load capacities from 13 tonnes up to 250 tonnes. Crucially, the certification confirms that Multisec Modular Spreader Beams are approved for installation and use on any DNV-classed vessel or offshore unit, including crane vessels, pipe-lay and cable-lay ships, drilling platforms, heavy-lift barges, and floating production systems. This ensures the beams can be specified for critical lifting operations in offshore wind, subsea construction, renewable energy installation, shipbuilding, and heavy industrial engineering, where DNV-certified lifting equipment is a strict operational requirement.
Olivia Gardiner, Multisec Sales and Operations Manager, shared her pride in the achievement, saying: "Achieving DNV certification is a significant milestone for our team and a strong endorsement of the engineering behind the Multisec brand. This accreditation further strengthens our position in global markets and gives our customers even greater confidence when choosing our products."
This milestone is exemplified by the recent DNV approval of two of our largest Modular Spreader Beams to date—a 1,200-tonne beam measuring 12.5 metres and a 2,000-tonne beam spanning 18.5 metres—demonstrating our capability to deliver record-breaking solutions for the most demanding engineering challenges worldwide.
As industries continue to tackle ever-larger and more complex lifts, Multisec remains a trusted partner, delivering innovative solutions that engineers and operators can rely on with confidence. With DNV Type Approval, Multisec is well-positioned to support the next generation of offshore and heavy lifting projects worldwide, combining world-class engineering with unparalleled adaptability and safety.
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