摘要：On December 26th, the "Exploration No. 3," China's first multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel,

On December 26th, the "Exploration No. 3," China's first multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, was delivered and set sail from Nansha, Guangzhou. The vessel is China's first comprehensive scientific research ship designed for global deep-sea (including polar regions) exploration, with manned deep-diving capabilities in ice areas. It can carry out both deep-sea scientific investigations and underwater archaeological research, and in the summer, it can also support scientific exploration in polar regions. This will expand China's manned deep-diving capabilities from just full ocean depth to all ocean areas, significantly enhancing the China's ability to conduct deep-sea archaeological operations.

Aerial view of the "Exploration No. 3" Photo by Zhong Wei

The vessel, measuring about 104 meters in length, has a displacement of about 10,000 tons and a top speed of 16 knots. It features dual-directional icebreaking capabilities at both its bow and stern. It was designed, developed, constructed, tested at sea, and delivered in just two years. Over 100 organizations participated in the project, with nearly 10 key equipment development and integration units involved. During its research and construction process, various research institutions, enterprises, and universities collaborated to address critical technologies, overcoming monopolistic challenges in designing ice-capable vessels, precise dynamic positioning under icy conditions, and intelligent ship control technologies.

The inaugural voyage of the "Exploration No. 3" revealed. Photo by Peng Yonggui

During the construction, the Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. actively explored the domestic production and independent control of key core scientific research equipment. This effort drove the development of domestic technologies, leading to the first application of several supporting system devices made in China.

Source :Lingnan on the Cloud

中国首艘深远海科考及文物考古船“探索三号”交付启航

12月26日，深远海多功能科学考察及文物考古船“探索三号”在广州南沙交付启航。该船是我国首艘具有覆盖全球深远海（含极区）探测并具备冰区载人深潜支持能力的综合科考船。既可以进行深海科学考察及文物考古，还可在夏季进行极区海域科学考察，将使我国载人深潜能力从全海深拓展到全海域，有效提升我国深海考古作业能力。

“探索三号”船长约104米、排水量约1万吨，最大航速16节，具备艏、艉双向破冰能力。据介绍，“探索三号”从设计、研制、建造、海试到交船，仅历时2年时间。项目参研参建单位超过100家，关键设备研制和集成单位近10家。在研建过程中，各研究机构、企业和高校等通过对关键核心技术集智攻关，突破了冰区船舶关键设计技术、冰载荷下高精动力定位控制技术、智能船舶控制技术等多项关键技术的垄断瓶颈。

在该船建造过程中，广船国际通过积极探索关键核心科考装备国产自主可控，推动国产化技术攻关，实现了国内多个配套系统设备的首次应用。

文｜记者 詹淑真 通讯员 彭永桂

图｜受访者提供

译｜林佳岱

审｜赵凡

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