The "Ocean No. 26" Comprehensive Ocean Survey Vessel to Participate in the Fourth Conference of the International Hydrographic Organization

Source: Global Times
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On the afternoon of April 17, Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.

In mid to late April, the Chinese Navy's "Ocean 26" comprehensive ocean survey vessel will travel to Monaco to participate in the fourth conference of the International Hydrographic Organization and will hold activities such as ship open days. This vessel is independently designed and built by China and is tasked with high-precision survey missions in global oceans, excluding polar regions, and can also conduct joint maritime search and rescue operations.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
1 vessel
Activity
Participating in the International Hydrographic Organization's 4th Conference and conducting ship open activities
Location
Monaco
Unit
Chinese Navy
Time
April 2023
Equipment
Oceanographic survey vessel
Summary

The Chinese Navy's 'Ocean 26' oceanographic survey vessel is set to participate in the International Hydrographic Organization's 4th Conference in Monaco in April 2023. The vessel, designed for global high-precision ocean surveys, will also engage in ship open activities and may conduct joint search and rescue operations.

Key Facts
  • The Chinese Navy's 'Ocean 26' vessel will attend the International Hydrographic Organization's 4th Conference in Monaco.
  • The vessel is designed for global high-precision ocean surveys.
  • Activities include ship open events and potential joint search and rescue operations.