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China's largest marine research and training vessel, named after Sun Yat-sen University, enters its home port in Zhuhai Gaolan Port, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2021. /China Media Group

China's largest marine research and training vessel, named after Sun Yat-sen University, enters its home port in Zhuhai Gaolan Port, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2021. /China Media Group

China's largest marine research and training vessel, named after Sun Yat-sen University, entered its home port in Zhuhai Gaolan Port on Sunday morning, marking the official launch of the vessel.

Measuring 114.3 meters in length and 19.4 meters in width, the vessel has a displacement of 6,880 tonnes, which is the largest of China's marine research vessels. It can carry 100 crew members and cruise for 15,000 nautical miles.

With about 720 square meters of indoor laboratories and 610 square meters of deck operation area, the vessel features strong comprehensive scientific research capability and multiple innovative designs.

It will embark on the first scientific expedition to the South China Sea next week, and is expected to carry out scientific research in three fields – atmosphere, ocean and biology – to provide scientific support for the understanding, protection and development of the region.

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