CSSC's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding will construct two Eco-Lifters for the Hamburg-based United Heavy Lift (UHL), scheduled for delivery in 2023 and 2024.

The newbuilds will join UHL's existing fleet of 17 Eco-Lifters of the F900 design, with a lifting capacity of up to 900t.

"Sustainability is an integral part of how UHL operates. Key to this change is to build and maintain one of the most modern and fuel-efficient MPP [multipurpose] heavy-lift fleets in the market. We are phasing out all UHL 800 P-type vessels and replacing them with fuel-efficient modern tonnage. Our vision is to become a sustainability leader in the heavy lift industry," Andreas Rolner, Managing Director of UHL, commented.

Lars Bonnesen, UHL's Managing Director, added, "The carbon footprint of the F900 class is 30-50% less compared to the existing heavy-lift fleet in the market."

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