Germany-based SAL Heavy Lift has welcomed Svend – named after shipping veteran Svend Andersen – as the company looks to continue growing its fleet of multipurpose vessels.
Part of SAL Heavy Lift’s F500-type vessels, Svend is equipped with two 250-tonne capacity cranes, which can be used in tandem to lift up to 500 tonnes. It measures 147 m x 22.8 m and has a cargo capacity of 17,600 cu m.
In July 2025, HLPFI reported that the JSI Alliance is expanding its fleet with the addition of six D-type vessels, and that SAL Heavy Lift launched its fourth Orca heavy lift vessel, Carlotta, the month prior.
