Hey tech enthusiasts and future explorers! Today marks a milestone as China's smart training ship, Xin Hong Zhuan, embarks on a 4,000-nautical-mile voyage to test cutting-edge autonomous navigation. Built for both research and maritime teaching, this vessel is set to redefine sea travel with its innovative tech! 🚢✨
Developed by Dalian Maritime University and China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, the ship features six revolutionary intelligent systems made with entirely domestic intellectual property. With a length of 69.8 meters and a width of 10.9 meters, Xin Hong Zhuan is engineered to take on challenging environments.
The journey, which started on National Maritime Day (July 11), will span approximately 30 days with six public-access port stops. Along the way, the ship will navigate busy traffic near Haikou's Xinhai Port and maneuver through the narrow, intricate channels of Yangpu Port—areas that have traditionally tested even the most skilled crews.
Advanced navigation and communication systems power its autonomous capabilities. As Sun Feng from Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry explains, "Simply input the destination port at the console, and the ship can autonomously complete the voyage." Zhang Anming of COSCO Shipping (Guangzhou) adds that from hardware chips to software algorithms, everything is independently controllable, reaching internationally leading standards. Recent tests have even shown successful autonomous collision avoidance and real-time route adjustment.
This pioneering voyage isn’t just a test run; it’s a glimpse into the future of maritime transportation. As tech continues to transform every aspect of our lives, Xin Hong Zhuan leads the way with smart navigation innovations that could reshape how we travel by sea. Stay tuned for more updates on this revolutionary journey! 🚀🌊
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China's smart training ship sets sail for navigation experiment
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