On June 10, Wuhu Shipyard formally delivered the third 14,600 dwt multipurpose heavy-lift vessel built for Germany's SAL Heavy Lift, which then departed the shipyard to commence its maiden voyage.

The vessel has a deadweight of 14,600 tonnes, an overall length of 149.9 metres, a breadth of 27.2 metres, and a draft of 7.2 metres, with a maximum speed of 18.5 knots. It features the largest single cargo hold among heavy-lift vessels of its class, with the hold capable of being opened to carry heavy and oversized cargoes. As the third vessel in the series, this ship is designed with a strong emphasis on premium heavy-lift capability. Two heavy-duty cranes, each capable of lifting 880 tonnes individually or 1,600 tonnes in tandem, make the vessel a maritime workhorse, capable of handling cargo from wind turbine blades to large engineering machinery with ease.

The vessel also maintains a leading edge in environmental performance and cargo suitability. It is equipped with a hybrid power variable-frequency control system that ensures stable power supply across a range of main engine operating conditions, improving mechanical efficiency. The main engines feature a dual-fuel design and are prepared for future methanol fuel systems, with integrated fuel tanks, piping, and safety systems, allowing for convenient retrofit to green methanol in the future and a "plug-and-play" low-carbon upgrade.

It was previously reported that in July 2022, SAL Heavy Lift signed a contract with Wuhu Shipyard for the construction of 4+2 units of 14,600 dwt multipurpose heavy-lift vessels. In December 2023, one of the optional vessels was declared effective, bringing the total number of orders for this vessel type under the cooperation between the two parties to five.