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Orca Class Expansion Continues with Launch of MV Carlotta

The fourth Orca Class heavy lift vessel has been launched at the Weihai shipyard in China.

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This vessel is the pinnacle of heavy lift ship innovation, equipped with state-of-the-art hybrid propulsion systems and fully electric cranes, underscoring a move towards completely climate-neutral maritime operations. The Orca Class vessels are specifically designed to meet the stringent demands of heavy lift shipping while minimizing carbon emissions.

For further details, please visit the Orca project website

SAL has reached another milestone in the development of its next-generation heavy lift fleet with the launch of MV Carlotta, the fourth vessel of the Orca Class.

The vessel was launched at the Weihai shipyard in China, marking another important step toward the expansion of SAL’s modern heavy lift fleet.

The Orca Class represents a new generation of heavy lift vessels designed to combine high lifting performance, operational flexibility and improved efficiency. Each vessel in the series contributes to SAL’s ambition to advance more sustainable heavy lift shipping.

With the launch of MV Carlotta, the Orca fleet continues to take shape, reinforcing SAL’s long-term strategy of modernising its fleet with vessels capable of handling increasingly complex project cargo.

The newbuild programme marks an important step in shaping the future of heavy lift shipping – combining advanced vessel design with operational efficiency and sustainability considerations.

Learn more about the Orca class and its unique capabilities at www.orcaclass.com