On December 3, the hospital ship built by Tianjin Xingang Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (XGSIC) for American Mercy Ships started its sea trials.

It is an NGO hospital ship with state-of-the-art technology and it has received great attention from all over the world since its founding. Besides, it is 174.1 meters in length overall, 28.6 meters in width with a design draft of 6.15 meters at the service speed of 12 knots.

The hospital area is a key part of the vessel, including laboratories, clinics, orthopedic clinics and dental clinics. There are accommodation and recreation areas, such as Academy, library, shop, cinema and family suite.