🚢🌊 China just took a giant leap in deep-sea exploration! Say hello to 'Exploration No. 3', the country's first self-developed scientific research vessel ready to dive into the deepest parts of our oceans—including the icy polar regions!
Delivered by the Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. of China State Shipping Corporation, this 104-meter-long marvel sets sail from the vibrant city of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. With a displacement of around 10,000 tonnes and an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles, it's equipped to take on the world—literally!
What's super cool about 'Exploration No. 3' (Tan Suo San Hao) is its two-way ice-breaking powers at both the bow and stern, making it a true explorer of the polar seas! 🌐❄️
This ship isn't just about sailing; it's about unlocking mysteries of the deep! It's set to boost China's manned deep-diving capability across the globe, enhancing deep-sea archaeological operations and perhaps even discovering new underwater secrets. 🐠🔍
Funded by the Hainan provincial government, a company in Sanya City, and the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this project showcases awesome teamwork! Over 100 institutions joined forces, smashing through tech barriers like ice-zone ship design and intelligent ship control.
Approved in December 2022, 'Exploration No. 3' is already making waves! 🌊 Can't wait to see what discoveries await beneath the ocean's surface!
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China delivers self-developed deep-sea scientific research vessel
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