HHL Tokyo Delivers Superyachts

Hansa Heavy Lift vessel HHL Tokyo arrived at Port Everglades with a cargo of superyachts.

The HHL Tokyo called on Victoria, British Columbia, Mexico and Costa Rica to load a total of 13 yachts, according to a report in the Superyacht Times. The 20,000-deadweight ton vessel used its pair of 700-tonne-capacity cranes and a single 180-tonne-capacity crane for loading and discharge. Florida-based Yacht Path chartered the heavy-lift vessel from the German carrier.

Five of the vessels measured more than 100 feet long. The largest yacht was the 156-foot Strangelove with a weight of 350 tons.

“Combining our expert loadmasters and specialized equipment with the talented crews and extreme lifting capacity of vessels such as HHL Tokyo, we are now able to safely lift yachts up to 200 feet,” Kevin Cummings, director of operations at Yacht Path, said in the interview. “Transporting yachts onboard ships actually saves the owners money and wear and tear on mechanical systems.” 

Photo shows discharge of yachts at Port Everglades. Courtesy of Yacht Path.

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