China's most advanced salvage ship named "Nanhai 101" was sent
into water at Guangzhou Huangpu Shipyard on Saturday and would be
delivered to the user in October, according to the Ministry of
Communications.
Song Jiahui, an official in charge of rescue work with the
ministry, said the ship would be turned over to Nanhai Rescue
Bureau under the ministry.
Song said the ship is equipped with most advanced facilities and
can work round the clock. It is 109.7 meters long with a
displacement of 6,200 tons. It can sail for 10,000 sea miles
without refueling at a speed of 22 knots. The power of its main
engine reaches 14,000 kilowatts, he said.
The ship has a landing platform for helicopters and a strong
capacity to deal with spilled oil. It can accommodate 200 rescued
people and perform rescue missions such as fire fighting at night,
said Song.
The ship is the first of its kind built in China during the 11th
five-year plan period (2006-2010). It was designed by Shanghai Ship
Design Institute and took fifteen months to build.
(Xinhua News Agency July 29, 2007)