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Liebherr assembling the first Orca-Class heavy-lift crane
VesselsThe construction of heavy-lift multipurpose vessels ordered by SAL Heavy Lift at the Wuhu Shipyard in China. The company has recently confirmed the order for the fifth Orca Class heavy-lift MPP, to be named Vera...Read more![SAL Heavy Lift brings Maria back into action in Orca Class colours](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SAL-Heavy-Lift-brings-Maria-back-into-action-in-Orca-Class-colours-128x128.jpeg)
SAL Heavy Lift brings Maria back into action in Orca Class colours
SAL Heavy Lift has brought its 2004-built heavy lifter MV Maria back into action with a fresh coat of paint inspired by the Orca Class vessels currently under construction at the Wuhu Shipyard in China.Read more![SAL Heavy Lift confirms order for the fifth Orca Class MPP](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SAL-Heavy-Lift-confirms-order-for-the-fifth-Orca-Class-MPP-128x128.jpeg)
SAL Heavy Lift confirms order for the fifth Orca Class MPP
SAL Heavy Lift’s fleet expansion program is progressing at pace as the company signed a new construction deal with Wuhu Shipyard for the fifth Orca Class heavy-lift MPP. According to the company, the latest addition...Read more![Anne-Sofie back in action with Orca class inspired paint job](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anne-Sofie-back-in-action-with-Orca-class-inspired-paint-job-128x128.jpeg)
Anne-Sofie back in action with Orca class-inspired paint job
SAL Heavy Lift had brought its 2008-built heavy lift multipurpose vessel Anne-Sofie back into action following a complete makeover. Among many things, as seen in the photos of it docking at Wallman Terminal in the...Read more![Germany extends support to shipowners decarbonising their fleet](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Germany-extends-support-to-shipowners-decarbonising-their-fleet-128x128.jpeg)
Germany extends support to shipowners decarbonising their fleet
German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has extended its support for domestic shipowners with a new round of funding. Five more companies have been provided support to the tune of €31 million to...Read more![Schottel propulsion picked for Orca class newbuilds](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Schottel-propulsion-picked-for-Orca-class-newbuilds-128x128.jpeg)
Schottel propulsion picked for Orca class newbuilds
The Orca Class heavy-lift newbuilds commissioned by SAL Heavy Lift and Jumbo Shipping will be propelled by Schottel ControllablePropellers (SCP). The four-bladed controllable pitch propellers type SCP 129 will feature an input power of up...Read more![Orca-class newbuild tech puzzles falling into place](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Orca-class-newbuild-tech-puzzles-falling-into-place-128x128.jpg)
Orca-class newbuild tech puzzles falling into place
One-by-one, the puzzles for the SAL Heavy Lift newbuild Orca-class heavy lift multipurpose vessels are falling into place. Liebherr was tagged to deliver two 800-ton cranes specifically designed for this ship type can handle cargo...Read more![Construction starts on Siemens Gamesa-committed Orca newbuilds](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Construction-starts-on-Siemens-Gamesa-committed-Orca-newbuilds-128x128.jpeg)
Construction starts on Siemens Gamesa-committed Orca newbuilds
Following a long and extensive planning phase, the construction of the Orca newbuilding series for the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, kicked off. SAL Heavy Lift and Jumbo Maritime said the first steel was cut at the WuHu Shipyard...Read more![PCJ 2022 Review: Q3’s most read](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PCJ-2022-Review-Q3s-most-read-128x128.jpeg)
PCJ 2022 Review: Q3’s most read
The year 2022 has been filled with exciting projects and interviews, but for the next couple of days, we will look into the articles that have got the most attention from our readers, quarter by...Read more![Wärtsilä tech ordered for SAL's Orca Class newbuilds](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wärtsilä-tech-ordered-for-SALs-Orca-Class-newbuilds-128x128.jpeg)
Wärtsilä tech ordered for SAL’s Orca Class newbuilds
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected as the hybrid propulsion system supplier for the Orca Class heavy lift vessels being built at the Wuhu Shipyard in China. The vessels are being built for the...Read more![Liebherr electric cranes ordered for SAL-Jumbo Orca newbuilds](https://www.projectcargojournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Liebherr-electric-cranes-ordered-for-SAL-Jumbo-Orca-newbuilds-128x128.jpg)