SAL Heavy Lift and Liebherr partook in a ceremonial laying of a flange for the Orca project targeting sustainable solutions in shipping.
Signifying the provision of the first of eight LS 800 E ship cranes destined for the German heavy-lift specialists, the ceremony marked the beginning of a new era in sustainable shipping practices.
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“We are proud to equip the Orca fleet with our LS 800 E units,” said Robert Pitschmann, Global Application Manager Heavy Lift Offshore and Ship Cranes, Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock.
“The foundation stone of trust and partnership between Liebherr and SAL Heavy Lift has been laid today.”
“With this all-electric heavy lift ship crane, we set sail towards a sustainable future, where advanced technology and environmental consciousness go hand in hand.”
Liebherr’s 800-tonne all-electric drive ship crane is designed to help meet future environmental requirements in the maritime industry. The ship crane optimises its space utilisation on a ship via a compact design with all its components located in the crane column.
Additionally, the LS 800 E excels with its power-saving capacities achieved through active communication between the crane, power electronics, and switch cabinets, allowing it to constantly optimise its energy usage.
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“We are delighted to collaborate with Liebherr on this very special project,” said Dr Martin Harren, CEO of SAL Heavy Lift and the Harren Group. “The LS 800 E crane represents the pinnacle of engineering excellence and sustainability, and we are confident that it will play a crucial role in our fleet.”
The Orca project represents the technological and best industry-practice changes towards sustainable shipping and the energy turnaround. The modern and future-oriented ship concept aims to contribute to the decarbonization of the maritime industry.
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