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AAL Shipping names fifth Super B-Class heavylifter

AAL Shipping (AAL) held a formal naming ceremony for its fifth Super B-Class vessel, AAL Dubai, on 12 March 2025, at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. This event was attended by dignitaries from the local multipurpose project (MPP) supply chain.

The 32,000dwt vessel is methanol-ready and designed for transporting heavy lift project equipment, breakbulk and dry bulk cargo. It boasts a combined lifting capacity of 700 tonnes.

AAL Dubai marks the companys 30th anniversary and a strengthening of its third-generation newbuilding fleet, and is named after the Middle East project cargo hub where AAL has maintained a regional office since 2015.

AAL Dubai undertook her maiden voyage joining sisterships AAL Limassol, AAL Hamburg, AAL Houston and AAL Antwerp. Together, they serve project cargo customers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

AAL plans to further expand its fleet with the delivery of the AAL Dammam later this year, followed by AAL Newcastle and AAL Mumbai, which will feature an enhanced heavy lift capability of 800 tonnes.

Ships Montly - January 2024

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