SAL Heavy Lift celebrated a significant milestone in sustainable shipping with the launch of its second ORCA-class heavy lift vessel, MV Frida. The launch took place at China’s Wuhu Shipyard, marking an exciting new chapter for the Hamburg-based company as it continues to develop eco-friendly solutions for heavy-lift logistics.
The ORCA-class vessels represent SAL Heavy Lift’s commitment to greener shipping technologies. Designed to reduce emissions and improve efficiency, MV Frida incorporates cutting-edge technologies engineered to support sustainable, long-haul heavy lifting. The ORCA class is particularly suited for high-volume cargo, promising greater operational flexibility and fuel efficiency while meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
Throughout the project, SAL Heavy Lift worked closely with Wuhu Shipyard, the DNV classification society, and its in-house engineering, design, and supervision teams to bring MV Frida from concept to reality. These collaborative efforts ensured that the vessel not only met SAL’s high standards but also complied with the rigorous demands of sustainable shipping practices. The ORCA class exemplifies a shift in shipbuilding towards vessels that can minimize environmental impact, showcasing how the industry can adapt to global calls for lower emissions and resource-efficient operations.
The ORCA-class design philosophy focuses on reducing fuel consumption and operational costs, which makes the vessel competitive in a market increasingly focused on sustainability. With heavy-lift cargo shipping heavily reliant on fossil fuels, the shift to such technologies could reshape the industry’s carbon footprint.
