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SAL Heavy Lift adds newbuild at Wuhu ShipyardSAL Heavy Lift adds newbuild at Wuhu Shipyard

Hamburg-headquartered SAL Heavy Lift expands its fleet with a new ultra-efficient heavy-left vessel, the Orca Class, at China’s Wuhu Shipyard.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

December 14, 2023

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Hamburg-headquartered SAL Heavy Lift has exercised an option for a new ultra-efficient heavy-left vessel at China’s Wuhu Shipyard.

The new deal brings the total number of this new generation fleet of ultra-efficient heavy-lift vessels, the Orca Class, on order up to five at Wuhu Shipyard which is scheduled for delivery in mid-2025.

The 14,600dwt Orca Class heavy-lift vessels are equipped with two electric cranes of 800 mt lifting capacity, Ice-class A1 with dual-fuel methanol ready engine and ship-to-shore power connection, featuring low emissions, greener and more sustainable performance. 

SAL expects the five new buildings to promote sustainability and emission reduction in the maritime industry.

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About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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