China's first marine intelligent scientific research vessel, has successfully completed an eight-day trial voyage on May 15, 2015.
With a length of 82 meters, a width of 15 meters, and a displacement of around 2,800 metric tons, the vessel has a maximum speed of 16 knots, and can sail as far as about 8,000 nautical miles on a single voyage. It can accommodate 45 personnel. Equipped with a domestically developed full-rotating electric propulsion system, It is capable for operation in unrestricted waters (excluding ice-covered regions) and all-weather conditions.