SAL Heavy Lift announced the expansion of its deck carrier fleet with two semi-submersible vessels. The future MV Luisa, formerly MV Sun Shine, and MV Alma, formerly MV Sun Rise, are named after the daughters of two SAL colleagues.
According to the company, this step will double its capacity in the semi-submersible segment.
Both vessels are intended for the transportation of floating cargo and support for large-scale offshore projects. Together with the existing fleet, SAL Heavy Lift stated that it will be able to offer operations across multipurpose (MPP), heavy lift, and deck carrier segments.
“This expansion allows us to provide clients with the right vessel for every challenge – from MPP ships to large deck carriers – and deliver unmatched service across the industry,” said Dr. Martin Harren, CEO of Harren Group and SAL Heavy Lift.
Deliveries of Luisa and Alma are scheduled between October 2025 and April 2026.
Technical specifications provided include the MV Luisa, built in 2008, with a deadweight of 17,113 t, a length of 174 m, deck dimensions of 148 × 48 m, and a speed of 11.5 knots. MV Alma, built in 2012, has a deadweight of 24,629 t, a length of 168.5 m, deck dimensions of 134 × 44 m, and a speed of 13 knots.
SAL Heavy Lift GmbH is a German shipping company specializing in heavy lift and project cargo transportation. It operates globally with a fleet that includes heavy lift, multipurpose, and deck carrier vessels. The company is part of Harren Group.
Harren Group GmbH & Co. KG is a German maritime services provider headquartered in Bremen. It manages a diversified fleet across multiple shipping segments, including bulk carriers, container vessels, heavy lift ships, and offshore assets.
