Unmanned vessel sets milestone
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By The China Daily
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In brief
China achieves a groundbreaking technological milestone in maritime autonomy as its first domestically manufactured 100-metric-ton autonomous vessel completes an extensive 4,206-kilometer deep-sea voyage from Zhoushan to Sanya. This achievement demonstrates significant advancements in unmanned vessel technology and autonomous navigation systems, positioning China as a leader in maritime innovation and establishing new benchmarks for long-distance autonomous ocean operations in the global shipping industry.
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Unmanned vessel sets milestone
The first domestically produced 100-metric-ton-level vessel in China has successfully completed a round trip autonomous navigation mission between Zhoushan, Zhejiang province and Sanya, Hainan province, with a total range of 4,206 kilometers, setting a record for autonomous navigation for unmanned vessels on deep sea voyages. It is also China's first deep sea autonomous navigation journey involving ultra long distance unmanned vessels.
