China Geological Survey recently took delivery of a new locally built research vessel to be operated by the Haikou Marine Geological Survey Centre.
Haiyang Dizhi No 26 is one of the first multi-functional scientific research vessels in China to be deployed for comprehensive geological survey and research involving reefs.
The vessel has an LOA of 63.5 metres, a beam of 12.6 metres, a draught of 3.2 metres, a depth of 4.6 metres, a displacement of 1,713 tonnes, an endurance of 35 days, and space for 34 crewmembers and research personnel. The propulsion delivers a range of 3,500 nautical miles.
The vessel boasts 32 geological survey equipment modules including those used for offshore drilling, static cone penetration, geophysical surveys, and mineral surveys.
Haiyang Dizhi No 26 was built in compliance to China Classification Society rules.