Chinese group Zhongtian Technology (ZTT) has entered the shipping arena with a new domestic order for a heavy-lift/crane vessel.

China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) in Jiangsu has clinched the contract, Clarksons data shows.

The 45,000-gt unit will be delivered in March 2020.

ZTT is a cable systems maker.

No price has been revealed for the vessel.