HLV Updates

Photo: SAL’s Luisa Arrives in Rotterdam

SAL Heavy Lift's newly renamed Luisa arrives in Rotterdam, previously known as Sun Shine. Along with Alma, both vessels were acquired from Pan Ocean.

Photo credit: Vereniging van Werken Buitengaats / Facebook

10, December 2025
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The Semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Luisa has been captured arriving at Rotterdam. The vessel, formerly known as Sun Shine, was acquired by SAL Heavy Lift from Pan Ocean. In the photos, the original name is clearly removed and replaced with the new name, Luisa.

Along with Luisa, SAL also acquired another semi-submersible vessel, Alma, previously named Sun Rise, from Pan Ocean. Both vessels are now part of SAL‘s fleet, further expanding their heavy-lift capabilities.

Photo credit: Vereniging van Werken Buitengaats / Facebook

Tags: Alma, Luisa, Pan Ocean, Rotterdam, SAL Heavy Lift

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