China’s first submarine cable-laying vessel, Longyin No. 9, has been unveiled. The vessel has a loading capacity of 10,000 tonnes and underwater endurance of up to 60 days.
March 31, 2023
On March 29 in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi, China, Longyin No. 9, a 155-meter vessel for laying submarine communications cables, was unveiled. Longyin No. 9 uses electric propulsion and dynamic positioning technology to lay, bury, and maintain submarine cables and is China’s first submarine cable equipment. Post-outfitting, the vessel is expected to become operational in September 2023.
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The vessel can carry 10,000 tonnes of cable load while exploring across the Pacific Ocean from China, and all its systems have been recognized as key technology patents. It has a maximum speed of 15 knots and can endure underwater expeditions for sustainable missions of up to 60 days.
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China Classification Society shared a report on its WeChat account, which directs to their certification of the vessel.
