"Kexue" (Science) Research Ship

China's most advanced, independently-made marine science expedition vessel is ready for service after passing official certification Friday, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This vessel at a length of 99.8 meters and a maximum breadth of 17.8 meters,it has an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles. It is equipped with unmanned, tether-attached submersibles, deep-towed exploration instruments and deep-sea grabs with live camera feeds.