Heavy Transport

SAL Heavy Lift Expands Fleet with New F500-Class Vessel MV Svend

SAL Heavy Lift has taken delivery of the MV Svend, a next-generation F500-type multipurpose vessel featuring 500-ton lifting capacity and improved fuel efficiency.

F500-Class Vessel MV Svend (Photo: SAL Heavy Lift)

6, September 2025
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SAL Heavy Lift, a member of the JSI Alliance, has added the newly built MV Svend to its fleet of multipurpose vessels. Delivered in 2025, the ship represents the latest generation of the company’s F500-type vessels.

MV Svend is equipped with two 250-ton cranes that can operate in tandem for a total lifting capacity of 500 tons. The vessel also features improved fuel efficiency, high intake volume, and enhanced cargo carrying capability.

The ship is named in honor of Svend Andersen, a shipping figure recognized for his long-standing contributions to the maritime industry. According to the company, the naming acknowledges his career and influence within the sector.

With the addition of MV Svend, SAL continues to expand its fleet capacity to meet the demands of global multipurpose and heavy-lift shipping.

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