Recently China has unveiled a state-of-the-art ocean drilling ship named 'Mengxiang'

Recently China has unveiled a state-of-the-art ocean drilling ship named 'Mengxiang'

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: January 02 2024

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  • 'Mengxiang' is a state-of-the-art ocean drilling ship.
  • Recently this ship has been unveiled by China.
  • This drilling ship was tested in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province of South China.
  • Quanzhou city is located at the mouth of the Pearl River.
  • The weight of this ship is approximately 33 thousand tons.
  • Its total length is 180 meters.
  • The ship is equipped with world-leading marine scientific drilling capabilities.
  • Once construction is complete, the ship will provide critical equipment for the exploration and mining of natural gas hydrates for industrialization.
  • This will further enhance China's potential for energy independence.
  • The construction of this ship started in November 2021.
  • In Chinese, 'Mengxiang' means 'dream'.
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