BigLift Orders New 2,200-Tonne Heavylift Vessel at Dalian Shipbuilding

sister ship to Happy Star, will feature two Huisman 1,100-tonne mast cranes, allowing for tandem lifts of up to 2,200 tonnes. Additional design elements include a full-width weather deck, an adjustable tweendeck for flexible cargo handling, and Finnish/Swedish 1A ice-class notation, enhancing its ability to operate in harsh environments. Managing director Johan Boer stated that the newbuild would boost BigLift's ability to undertake complex heavylift projects globally, while ensuring redundancy and reliability.