Germany’s SAL Heavy Lift has placed an order at Wuhu Shipyard in China for four firm plus two options of 14,600 dwt heavylift multipurpose (MPP) vessels.
The 149.9 m long ships are each set to have two 800 tonne cranes fitted, with delivery due from the second quarter of 2024 onwards, according to Clarksons Research.
Hamburg-based SAL Heavy Lift, a member of the German shipping and logistics group Harren & Partner Group and the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, is one of the leading carriers specialised in breakbulk and project cargo, operating a fleet of 30 heavylift vessels.
Financial details surrounding the latest order have not been disclosed.
