SAL Heavy Lift, a German company, is reportedly expanding its Orca-class vessel program in China. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Wuhu Shipyard for the construction of five additional multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, according to the source publication.
These new vessels are based on the existing Orca design. Each ship will have a deadweight tonnage of 14,600 dwt. This agreement could significantly increase SAL Heavy Lift's fleet of this specific class of vessels.
The source indicates that the memorandum of understanding outlines the potential for these five vessels. If the agreement is converted into firm construction contracts, it would represent a substantial expansion for the Harren Group company.
The move suggests a strategic decision by SAL Heavy Lift to enhance its capabilities in the heavy-lift sector. The addition of these vessels would allow the company to potentially increase its capacity for transporting large and complex cargo globally.
