Vessel design plays a vital role in ensuring quality cargo care. The vessels' flush cargo holds offer secure stowage, and easy and safe cargo handling.

The majority of our vessels feature a weather protection system for the gantry cranes which includes side curtains and retractable roofs that extend about 13 metres over the ship's side. In most cases this innovative equipment allows vessels to load and discharge in adverse weather conditions without damage to the cargo.

In order to secure ideal cargo conditions under extreme climatic changes, all of Saga's vessels are fitted with a sophisticated active dehumidification system to prevent condensation. The temperature and relative humidity can be controlled and adjusted individually in each cargo hold.

The vessels are designed to accommodate less weather-sensitive cargoes on deck, with special lashing points to secure packaged lumber and containers, and the vessels' design offers a wave-breaker on the forecastle to minimize spray.