COSCO SHIPPING has welcomed MV SHENG FU (盛福) to its fleet, marking the company’s 16th 62,000 DWT multi-purpose heavy-lift vessel. The name “Sheng Fu” conveys “a lot of fortune” in Chinese, a symbolic message timed with the start of 2026.

Designed for mixed cargo profiles, MV SHENG FU features five large box-shaped cargo holds and multiple cranes, enabling flexible carriage of heavy-lift project cargo, containers, and dry bulk. Box holds are commonly used on multi-purpose tonnage because their straight, unobstructed geometry helps accommodate oversized units and simplifies stowage planning compared with more irregular hold shapes.

The vessel also meets IMO NOx Tier III requirements, a standard applied to newbuilds operating in designated emission control areas. Tier III compliance typically relies on certified engine technologies and/or after-treatment systems to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx), supporting tighter regional air-emission limits.

With the addition of MV SHENG FU, COSCO SHIPPING expands standardized capacity in the 62,000 DWT heavy-lift segment, where shipboard cranes and adaptable hold arrangements are key for moving high-value industrial cargoes alongside conventional freight.