Lifting beam for the lifting of goods with a crane

A lifting yoke (1) for lifting goods, for example on a pallet, with a crane, the lifting yoke (1) comprising an upper traverse (2) with two opposite end pieces (7a, 7b), from each end piece (7a, 7b) extending a beam (3a, 3b) downwards, so that the two beams (3a, 3b) when lifting goods under the traverse (2), are disposed on opposite sides of the goods; wherein each bar (3a, 3b) has a lower end, at which a lifting fork (4a, 4b) is attached for gripping under the goods, for example under the pallet; wherein the lifting forks (4a, 4b) are opposing and pointing towards each other for gripping under the respective sides of the goods; wherein the traverse (2) and the beams (3a, 3b) are lengthwise adjustable for adjustment of the lifting yoke to the dimension s of the goods. Such a lifting yoke (1) is advantageously provided on a ship with a crane. For example, it can be used for lifting goods from the ship to an offshore installation, for example to a platform of an offshore wind turbine.