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Seatrium Inks Letter of Intent for a Heavy Lift Vessel for Japan’s Wind Market
Seatrium Limited (Seatrium) announced on Monday (Nov 11) that its subsidiary has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Japan-based Penta-Ocean Construction (POC) to carry out early engineering work for a 5,000t fully-revolving Heavy Lift Vessel …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
Jumbo installs wind assisted propulsion to Jumbo Jubilee in latest decarbonisation move
Jumbo has announced the successful installation of two mechanical sails to Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) Jumbo Jubilee. The wind assisted ship propulsion (WASP) solution is the latest in a series of innovative technologies installed to the vessel in a bid …
Oct 7, 2024 / Vessels
The 62,000-DWT Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Vessel YUAN FU Named and Delivered in Yangzhou
On September 13, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers celebrated the successful naming and delivery of its second 62,000-DWT multi-purpose heavy lift vessel YUAN FU, at CSSC Chengxi Yangzhou Co., Ltd. The YUAN FU boasts an impressive total length of …
Sep 25, 2024 / Vessels
AAL’S Third Super B-CLASS Vessel, The ‘AAL HOUSTON’, Sets Sail
Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) has taken delivery of the third Super B-Class vessel in its eight-vessel-strong third generation newbuilding fleet, the ‘AAL HOUSTON’, as the 32,000 dwt dual fuel multipurpose heavy lift vessel …
Sep 24, 2024 / Vessels
Jumbo Offshore completes TP T&I scope at Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm
Jumbo Offshore has completed its TP (transition piece) T&I (transport & installation scope) on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) in Taiwan under a contract with Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. For its role on the project, Jumbo Offshore …
Sep 10, 2024 / Curious
Harren Group and SAL Heavy Lift celebrated the launch of MV Elise, the first of five planned Orca class heavy lift vessels
In a significant step for sustainable maritime technology, Harren Group and SAL Heavy Lift proudly celebrated the launch of MV Elise, the first of five planned Orca class heavy lift vessels, at the Wuhu Shipyard in China at the end of July. …
Sep 3, 2024 / Vessels
AAL’s First Super B-Class Vessel Completes Record-Breaking Maiden Voyage
With the arrival of ‘M/V AAL LIMASSOL’ in Cuxhaven, the first Super B-Class vessel in AAL Shipping’s fleet has completed her highly successful maiden voyage to Europe – the perfect test of her cargo handling capabilities, including the ‘AAL ECO-DECK’ …
Aug 13, 2024 / Vessels
Swire Projects Demonstrates Floating Cargo Delivery Capability
Swire Projects, the projects and heavy lift shipping services division of Swire Shipping, has successfully completed a shipment of the YC Bora, a 53-meter fast support and intervention vessel, highlighting its expertise in floating cargo …
Jul 16, 2024 / Curious
AAL Hamburg - Second Of Eight Super B-Class Vessels Set To Embark On Maiden Voyage
Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) is about to take delivery of the second of eight vessels in its Super B-Class newbuilding series, ‘AAL Hamburg’, following the formal naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in …
Jul 16, 2024 / Curious
Jumbo Offshore completes monopile removal works offshore Taiwan
Jumbo Offshore has completed the removal of two monopiles on the Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) Yunlin in Taiwan. The Jumbo Offshore crew reliably carried out the work, whilst deploying its DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel Fairplayer from Europe to support the …
Jun 6, 2024 / Curious