Production of all-electric Liebherr LS 800 E starts
25 August 2023Flange laying ceremony for electric LS 800 E heavy lift ship crane.
Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock, the maritime handling solutions division of equipment manufacturer Liebherr, and heavy lift transportation and project cargo specialist SAL Heavy Lift have conducted the flange laying ceremony for the new all-electric Liebherr LS 800 E heavy lift crane. The ceremony marked the go-ahead for the production of the first of a number of all-electric heavy lift ship cranes for SAL’s Orca fleet – a fleet that aims to contribute to the decarbonisation of the maritime industry.
The LS 800 E’s all-electric drive is designed to increase energy efficiency and minimise CO2 emissions. The crane is equipped with all its components housed within the crane column, ensuring optimal space utilisation and a sleek design.
Power-saving capabilities will be possible, says Liebherr, achieved through active communication between the crane, power electronics, and switch cabinets. By constantly optimising energy usage the system is designed to maximise efficiency while minimising power consumption. The crane will also have a vertical boom rest with a locking pin located inside the crane column to provide secure and stable positioning, enhancing safety and facilitating smooth operations, says Liebherr.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Liebherr on this very special project,” said Dr Martin Harren, CEO of SAL Heavy Lift and the Harren Group. “The LS 800 E crane represents the pinnacle of engineering excellence and sustainability, and we are confident that it will play a crucial role in our fleet.”
The flange-laying ceremony took place in the Liebherr Group’s longest factory hall. In shipping, it is customary to place a coin under the keel for good luck. Liebherr has adapted this tradition and places the coin under the flange of the ship’s crane.
VIPs from Liebherr, SAL Heavy Lift and the Harren Group attended the ceremony. (f.l.t.r.: Leopold Berthold, Managing Director Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH; Martin Harren, CEO SAL Heavy Lift and the Harren Group; Patricia Ru¨f, Member of the Board of Directors Liebherr-International AG; Sebastian Westphal, Managing Director Harren Group; Rudolf Ganser, Managing Director Production Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH; Stephanie Schillgalies, Head European Chartering Desk Harren Group; Gregor Levold, General Manager Sales - Offshore, Ship and Port Cranes Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH).
