January 2026 MV Frida successfully completes 1,600-tonne tandem lift test MV Frida has successfully completed a 1,600-tonne tandem lift test, demonstrating the full lifting capability of SAL’s new Orca Class under maximum load and outreach conditions. Last week, MV Frida successfully completed a 1,600-tonne tandem lift test, confirming [...]
November 2025 A new era begins 6 November was a proud and unforgettable day in Hamburg. With the christening of MV Elise, the first of our new Orca Class vessels, we celebrated not only a new ship – but a bold step into the future of heavy lift shipping. [...]
September 2025 A proud handover, a powerful beginning – MV Elise joins our fleet After years of planning, development and anticipation, we are proud to finally welcome the MV Elise to our fleet. Built at Weihai Shipyard in China with around 7,600 tons of steel, she marks a major [...]
June 2025 Another Milestone for the Orca Class: Welcome, Carlotta The Orca fleet is growing. With the launch of Carlotta, our fourth next-generation vessel, we mark another major step toward a more sustainable future in heavy lift shipping. We are proud to announce the successful launch [...]
March 2025 MV Elise sets sail on first independent voyage Another milestone for the Orca Class: MV Elise, one of the first vessels of the groundbreaking Orca Class, has successfully embarked on her first independent voyage. Departing from Wuhu, she is now en route to Weihai under her own [...]
19 December 2024 Third launch out of five Orca vessels: Welcome MV Patricia Harren Group and SAL Heavy Lift are excited to announce the launch of the third Orca heavy lift vessel, MV Patricia, at the Wuhu Shipyard in China! In a major advancement for sustainable maritime [...]
19 December 2024 MV Frida Another milestone for sustainable heavy lift shipping: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our second ORCA heavy lift vessel, MV Frida, at the Wuhu Shipyard in China! A huge thanks to Wuhu Shipyard, DNV class, and our incredible design, engineering, ship management, and [...]
19 December 2024 MV Frida Another milestone for sustainable heavy lift shipping: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our second ORCA heavy lift vessel, MV Frida, at the Wuhu Shipyard in China! A huge thanks to Wuhu Shipyard, DNV class, and our incredible design, engineering, ship management, and [...]
30 August 2024 Launch of MV Elise marks a milestone in eco-friendly shipping In a significant step for sustainable maritime technology, Harren Group and SAL Heavy Lift proudly celebrated the launch of MV Elise, the first of five planned Orca class heavy lift vessels, at the Wuhu Shipyard [...]
Hamburg, 10 October 2023 Orca Class newbuildings There are quite a few exciting topics within the Harren Group, but one thing in particular excites us at the moment: our Orca Class newbuildings! This week we had the great honour of being received by Minister for Transport [...]
