AAL Shipping has named its latest Super B-Class multipurpose heavy-lift vessel, AAL Mumbai, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou.
The 32,000 dwt newbuild is designed for project cargo, breakbulk and general cargo operations, with a maximum lifting capacity of 800 t. Following the naming ceremony, the vessel will enter service as the eighth unit in AAL Shipping’s Super B-Class fleet. Two further vessels in the series are scheduled for delivery in early 2028.
The vessel is named after Mumbai, one of India’s major maritime, industrial and commercial centres. AAL Shipping said the naming reflects its continued focus on the Indian market, where infrastructure, energy and offshore renewables activity is supporting demand for specialised heavy-lift and project cargo transport.
Marc Willim, Global Head of Chartering at AAL Shipping, said the vessel strengthens the company’s ability to provide Indian customers with safe, reliable and flexible heavy-lift transport solutions while supporting India’s role in global project cargo demand.
Following sister vessel AAL Newcastle, AAL Mumbai incorporates technical upgrades intended to improve cargo flexibility and operational efficiency. Individual crane capacity has been increased from 350 t to 400 t, allowing combined lifts of up to 800 t.
Additional design refinements focus on deck strength, deck utilisation and the handling of long or complex project components. According to the company, these modifications are intended to support faster port operations and reduce cargo handling risks for shippers.
The vessel will also support mixed cargo operations by carrying project cargo together with high-volume breakbulk and general cargo parcels on a single voyage.
Earlier this year, AAL Shipping confirmed orders for two additional Super B-Class vessels as part of its fleet expansion and renewal strategy focused on flexible and fuel-efficient multipurpose tonnage.
