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China's "Explorer 2" Research Ship Ends Missions in South China Sea

Sep 28, 2022

[video:20220927-China's 'Explorer 2' research ship ends missions in South China Sea]

China's scientific research vessel Explorer 2, carrying the 4,500-meter manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep-sea Warrior), returned to Sanya in south China's Hainan Province on Sunday, after completing its latest missions over the past 10 days.

Since setting off from Sanya on September 16, the ship with 60 scientific research staff aboard has completed in-situ observation of the deep-sea geological features and sea trial tasks of domestic equipment in the South China Sea.

This undated photo shows China's scientific research vessel Explorer 2 near the Shenhai-1, the country's first self-run deep-sea gas field located 150 kilometers from Hainan Island. /CMG

With the 4,500-meter manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi, the team has completed in-situ observation of the areas surrounding the Shenhai-1, China's first self-run deep-sea gas field located 150 kilometers from Hainan Island, including its underwater mooring system and underwater production system, and obtained important data.

This undated photo shows some self-developed scientific research devices carried by the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi. /CMG

Meanwhile, the researchers conducted functional tests on self-developed scientific research devices carried by Shenhai Yongshi, including a sampler for deep-sea sediments and deep-sea three-dimensional sensing equipment. (CGTN)

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