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08.09.2022

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New Orca generation on the attack


Heavy lift and project cargo carriers the German SAL Heavy Lift and Dutch Jumbo Shipping have inked agreements for four newbuilds and two optional new generation heavy lift vessels. The vessels will be built at the Wuhu Shipyard in China. SAL Hea

 

vy Lift and its partner Jumbo Shipping have named their joint newbuilding programme Orca Class. Scheduled for delivery starting in mid-year 2024, the first two ships will be exclusively involved in the transportation of offshore wind turbine components in a long-term commitment with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.

 

Two additional sister vessels will enter the premium heavy lift shipping market to serve the clients of the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance in the first half of 2025. The vessels were developed in close cooperation between the two players. (sh)

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