01/09/2026
A new chapter for MV Patricia – and a powerful milestone for the heavy lift sector.
We were delighted to celebrate the official christening of SAL’s MV Patricia at our production plant in Rostock, Germany. The third vessel of the Orca Class is equipped with two Liebherr LS 800 E heavy lift ship cranes, each offering an SWL of 800 tonnes. Working in tandem, the cranes can handle up to 1,600 tonnes in a single lift.
The christening ceremony brought together colleagues, partners and customers from SAL and Liebherr, as well as guests from politics and industry. Patricia Rüf, Member of the administrative board at Liebherr-International AG, had the honour of serving as the vessel’s godmother and giving MV Patricia her name.
It was a special occasion to celebrate the vessel, the people behind her and a long-standing partnership between SAL and Liebherr.
We wish MV Patricia, her Master and crew fair winds, following seas and every success on the voyages ahead.
More about our LS 800 E ship crane: https://www.liebherr.com/en-int/maritime-cranes/products/ship-cranes/ls-series/ls-800-e-5391643