🚢 Drumroll, please! Asia's first-ever cylindrical floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) facility, the \"Haikui No.1\", has made a grand splash! Loaded onto the colossal semi-submersible vessel \"Xinguanghuahao\" in Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao City, this engineering marvel is set to revolutionize offshore energy production. 🌊
On a bright Sunday, the self-developed \"Haikui No.1\" embarked on its journey towards the Liuhua oilfield in the Pearl River Mouth Basin. Guided by four mooring ropes and tugged by four determined boats in different directions, this giant smoothly sailed to its designated spot. Talk about teamwork! 💪
Starting its voyage at 5 AM, the FPSO facility found its place atop the \"Xinguanghuahao\" by 3 PM. The vessel's deck descended 25 meters below sea level to lift the facility—a maneuver as precise as threading a needle underwater! 🧵🌊
The loading was no small feat—it took over three hours to position the \"Haikui No.1\" with an error margin of less than 50 millimeters. That's like parking a spaceship on a moving target! 🚀 Once securely in place, the FPSO will be welded onto the deck, ensuring it stays put even when facing strong winds and waves during its maritime journey. 🌬️🌊
This milestone not only showcases China's innovation in marine engineering but also marks a significant step in energy production technology. We can't wait to see the \"Haikui No.1\" in action at the Liuhua oilfield! 🌟
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China's cylindrical FPSO facility loaded onto carrier for installation
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