The Dutch heavy-lift specialist BigLift Shipping B.V., part of the Spliethoff Group, has announced the newbuild order for a heavy-lift vessel.
The new ordered vessel, a full sister ship of the BigLift vessel Happy Star, will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co., Ltd, in Dalian, China and is scheduled for delivery in June 2028.
BigLift states that the initial order is for one vessel, with an option for a second.
The vessel will feature advanced lifting capabilities, including tandem lifts of up to 2,200 mt.
“Its full-width weather deck and adjustable tweendeck ensure optimal cargo space, while two 1,100 mt heavy lift mast cranes, supplied by Huisman, provide unmatched lifting height and outreach,” the statement of BigLift Shipping reads.
Built to Finnish/Swedish 1A Ice Class standards, the vessel is equipped to operate in demanding conditions around the globe.
“This newbuild is a bold and welcome addition to our fleet, empowering BigLift’s commitment to pushing the limits of heavy lift shipping,” said Johan Boer, managing director of BigLift Shipping.
