With a lifting capacity of a total of 2,000 tonnes and speed of 20 knots, it’s the world’s largest heavy lift vessel to date: SAL Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land puts the first of two new buildings of Type 183 into service. The company, which ranks among the leading international heavy lift shipping companies and is based in Steinkirchen near Hamburg commissioned the Sietas shipyard in Hamburg with the design and construction of this innovative vessel type, which was built in just six months, during which the shipping company and shipyard worked closely together.
On December 9, the heavy lift vessel is christened at the “Überseebrücke” bridge in its home port of Hamburg. Following the ceremony, the MV “Svenja” will embark on its maiden voyage the next day. On its first voyage, the vessel is heading towards the Far East. Upon its return to Europe it will transport complex “templates” for offshore oil exploration along the Norwegian coast. The offshore energy sector – including oil, gas and wind – will be one of the core segments of employment for this highly specialized vessel.