The invention relates to a crane (10) for handling of chains, wires, shackles, messengers, etc., onboard a vessel, where one or more cranes (10) is arranged on or adjoining the deck of the vessel, and where each crane comprises a base part (12) with an associated main jib (14) that is arranged to be driven by a number of pressure cylinders (26). At least two rotary work jibs (16,18) arranged to be driven separately by associated pressure cylinders (28,30) are arranged to the outwardly extending end (15) of the main jib (14), and tools (34,22,24) are arranged to the outwardly extending ends (17,19) of said work jibs (16,18), for the mutual handling of said chains, wires, shackles, messengers, etc.