Hey explorers! 🌏 China has just unveiled its latest giant of the seas—the Meng Xiang! 🚢 This isn't just any vessel; it's the nation's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling ship, and it's making waves in the maritime world.
Commissioned on November 17 in Guangzhou, the southern metropolis, the Meng Xiang (which means 'Dream Voyage' in Mandarin) can drill up to an astonishing 11 kilometers beneath the ocean's surface! 😲
At 179.8 meters long and 32.8 meters wide, this colossal ship is China's largest scientific research vessel. With a displacement of 42,600 tonnes, it's got the muscle to match its brains. 💪
What's more? The Meng Xiang boasts a range of 15,000 nautical miles, can sustain itself for 120 days, and has space for a crew of 180 people. That's like taking your whole squad on an ocean adventure for months! 🏄♂️
This groundbreaking vessel is set to propel China's deep-sea exploration to new depths—literally! So, who's ready to dive into the future of oceanic discovery? 🌊🔭
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
