BigLift Shipping has placed a newbuilding order for a heavy lift vessel, with delivery scheduled for June 2028, to increase capacity for heavy lift and project cargo transportation.
The vessel—described as a full sister ship of Happy Star—will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co., Ltd in Dalian, China. The initial contract covers one unit and includes an option for a second vessel, as part of the company’s strategic fleet expansion in the heavy lift segment.
As a next-generation sister vessel, the newbuild is set to include optimisations and enhancements aligned with the latest regulatory requirements and technological developments, with the stated objective of ensuring the ship is ready for future operating needs.
In lifting capability, the vessel will be able to perform tandem lifts of up to 2,200 t. It will feature a full-width weather deck and an adjustable tweendeck to support cargo space flexibility. Cargo handling will be supported by two heavy lift mast cranes—each rated at 1,100 t—supplied by Huisman, providing lifting height and outreach.
The ship will be built to Finnish/Swedish 1A Ice Class standards, enabling operations in demanding conditions. With the order, BigLift Shipping positions the newbuild as part of its engineered heavy lift and transport offering and reiterates confidence in the continued growth of the global heavy lift and project cargo market.
