ScienceChina’s First Privately Funded Research Vessel Begins Sea Trials
China’s first 3,500-metric-ton deep-sea research vessel funded and built entirely with private capital began sea trials Saturday in Wenling, Zhejiang. Named Haiying Jiake, it was financed by 37 fishermen who raised 150 million yuan. Maritime authorities used smart platforms, CCTV and drones to monitor the trials and manage navigation risks.
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China News Service★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 01:52Original
China’s First Privately Funded Research Vessel Begins Sea Trials