China launched the Shiyan-6, its first research vessel focusing on geophysical exploration and seismic acquisition and processing in Guangzhou, S. China’s Guangdong that has immediate access to the South China Sea. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3093966/chinese-research-ship-launched-boost-exploration-activities
- The Shiyan-6 ‘will help safeguard sovereignty and also maritime rights and interests’, says deputy director of oceanology institute
- US$71.5 million vessel will be used for geophysics, ocean physics, sea-air interaction and other studies, according to state media