SAL has confirmed that heavy lift vessel Jumbo Kinetic has sailed from Shanghai with its deck fully utilised, pointing to sustained project-cargo volumes moving out of the Chinese hub.
According to an update shared by the operator on LinkedIn, the sailing showcases the vessel’s extended fly deck configuration, a layout developed to accommodate over-width and irregular cargo units while maintaining safe access for seafastening operations. The design allows wider cargo footprints to be handled on open deck without reducing stability margins or operational safety during transit.
Jumbo Kinetic has now commenced a voyage calling at Ruwais in the United Arab Emirates and Ras Laffan in Qatar, two ports closely linked to energy and industrial project logistics in the Middle East. Further updates on fleet movements are shared through the JSI Alliance platform.
From a technical perspective, Jumbo Kinetic is designed to support large and complex lifts. The vessel offers 3,250 Sqm of free deck space alongside a hold bale capacity of 21,000 Cbm. Deadweight is listed at 14,000t, while service speed is stated at 17 knots.
Cargo handling is supported by two heavy-lift cranes, each rated at 1,500t SWL. When operated in tandem, the cranes provide a combined lifting capacity of 3,000t, positioning the vessel for a broad range of offshore, energy, and industrial transport scopes..
