Jumbo orders new class of versatile heavy-lift vessels

The new L-class vessels are designed to support a broad range of heavy-lift transport operations across Jumbo’s key markets, including offshore wind, oil and gas, mining and any other specialised marine heavy lift requirements.

Jumbo developed the energy efficient and methanol-ready 25,000 dwt L-class vessels in-house, as is its regular practice, enabling it to incorporate lessons learned from previous vessels.

The L-Class will each be equipped with two Huisman 1,200-tonne heavy-lift cranes, providing a combined lifting capacity of 2,400 tonnes.

In a statement, the owner said vessels will have high deck strength, large open deck area, substantial cargo capacity, deep cargo hold and advanced lifting performance. The company said this is “Jumbo’s answer to changing market requirements, where increased lifting capacity combined with greater intake is required.”

The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028, followed by the second in 2029. Both will join the JSI Alliance fleet alongside Jumbo’s existing heavy-lift vessels. 

Jumbo chief executive Peter de Bree said, “Fleet development is an exciting time for any shipping company. This project brings new energy to our organisation and will create valuable opportunities for our clients and partners worldwide.”

The company has not as yet issued an image of the new design.