China’s first intelligent ocean-class scientific research vessel, named Tongji, was officially delivered in Shanghai on Sunday, according to China Central Television and China Media Group reports. The new vessel is designed for both scientific research and offshore engineering support, and will be operated by Tongji University.
The vessel was built by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited, a part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and was designed and constructed entirely by Chinese engineers. The construction began in April 2024, and it successfully completed comprehensive sea trials in May.
Tongji is a new-generation, green, quiet, and intelligent comprehensive research vessel, developed for marine science research, teaching, and engineering support. It serves as a floating “offshore campus” for Tongji University, supporting academic research, marine engineering tasks, and student training.
According to Li Zhenghua, the chief technologist and chief designer of the vessel, Tongji is 82 meters long, 15 meters wide, and has a depth
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