The first scientific ship built by private interests in China is still waiting for its first assignment after it launched last month near Wenling, in Zhejiang province, on the east coast, according to Chinese media reports.The 82 metre-long (269-foot), 3,500-tonne Haiying Jiake research vessel was built with 150 million yuan (US$22 million) raised by 37 Zhejiang fishermen.It is designed to operate anywhere in the world’s oceans, including in thin sea ice, and support research ranging from seabed mapping to deep-sea biological and geological surveys.
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FRI · 2026-06-26 · 14:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0626-87687
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Why is no one chartering China’s first privately owned research vessel?
China's first privately owned research vessel, the Haiying Jiake, launched last month near Wenling in Zhejiang province but has yet to receive its first assignment. This 82-meter, 3,500-tonne ship was funded by 150 million yuan (US$22 million) from 37 Zhejiang fishermen.
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China's first privately owned research vessel, the Haiying Jiake, launched last month near Wenling in Zhejiang province but has yet to receive its first assignment. This 82-meter, 3,500-tonne ship was funded by 150 million yuan (US$22 million) from 37 Zhejiang fishermen. Designed for global ocean operations, including in thin sea ice, the vessel is equipped to support various research activities such as seabed mapping and deep-sea surveys. Despite its advanced capabilities and significant private investment, the ship is currently awaiting its initial mission.
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The vessel is designed to operate globally, including in thin sea ice, and support various research activities.
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The Haiying Jiake research vessel was built for 150 million yuan (US$22 million) funded by 37 Zhejiang fishermen.
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China's first privately owned research vessel, Haiying Jiake, has not yet received its first assignment since launching last month.
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