Deep Dive Success: Chinese mainland’s Haiqin ROV Conquers 4,140m Trial
The Chinese mainland’s new Haiqin ROV passed its maiden sea trial in the South China Sea, diving to 4,140m to test its deep-sea exploration capabilities.
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