Heavy Transport

SAL Adds MV Sophie to Multipurpose Fleet

SAL adds MV Sophie, a new Type F500 multipurpose vessel owned by Auerbach Schifffahrt GmbH & Co. KG, to its fleet under a long-term charter.

MV Sophie (Photo: SAL)

24, December 2025
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SAL has taken delivery of MV Sophie, a newly built Type F500 multipurpose vessel, adding the ship to its fleet on a long-term charter.

Owned by Auerbach Schifffahrt GmbH & Co. KG, MV Sophie is the sister vessel to MV Svend. SAL said the newbuilding represents a modern generation of flexible tonnage for project, breakbulk, and multipurpose trades worldwide.

The vessel is equipped with two 250 t cranes, delivering 500 t in tandem, alongside strong cargo intake and what SAL described as state-of-the-art efficiency.

SAL said the delivery marks another milestone during a period of significant fleet growth, noting that several vessels have joined in recent weeks and more are set to follow in the new year.

The company thanked Auerbach Schifffahrt GmbH & Co. KG and other parties involved in bringing MV Sophie into service, and wished the vessel and her crew safe voyages and successful projects ahead.

Tags: breakbulk, multipurpose vessel, MV Sophie, project cargo, SAL

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