One of the world's most advanced heavy lift ships was delivered in Shanghai on May 8 and is scheduled to launch its maiden voyage to Tianjin on May 9, according to official sources.

The ship, named "UHL Fable", is a 13,500 deadweight tons (DTW) heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp, the local news portal eastday.com reported.

With a length of 149.99 meters and a width of 25.6 meters, the ship meets various emission requirements and can flexibly load equipment of various sizes.

"This is the sixth vessel that Hudong-Zhonghua has delivered so far this year, and our work schedule is fully packed into 2031," said Lu Fangdong, a deputy chief constructor with the Shanghai-based shipyard.

According to Lu, the shipbuilder received orders for building 18 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers with a capacity of holding up to 271,000 cubic meters of LNG in late April. "This is the world's largest single order of ships," Lu added.