Bluewhale I Drilling Platform

Bluewhale I Drilling Platform

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - The "Bluewhale I" ultra deep water double tower semi submersible drilling platform went on an offshore operation in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on November 24, 2025.

Bluewhale I Drilling Platform

Bluewhale I Drilling Platform

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - The "Bluewhale I" ultra deep water double tower semi submersible drilling platform went on an offshore operation in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on November 24, 2025.

Bluewhale I Drilling Platform

Bluewhale I Drilling Platform

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - The "Bluewhale I" ultra deep water double tower semi submersible drilling platform went on an offshore operation in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on November 24, 2025.

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is about to leave its mothership Shenhai Yihao (DeepSea No. 1) in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong leaves its mothership Shenhai Yihao (DeepSea No. 1) and dives in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is about to dive in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2025 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong returned to the surface from the bottom of the sea in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2025 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong diving in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Shipbuilding Industry

China Shipbuilding Industry

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Semi-submersible vessels are preparing to transport large container ship hulls in sections to the final assembly base at Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on August 21, 2025.

China Shipbuilding Industry

China Shipbuilding Industry

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Semi-submersible vessels are preparing to transport large container ship hulls in sections to the final assembly base at Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on August 21, 2025.

China Shipbuilding Industry

China Shipbuilding Industry

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Semi-submersible vessels are preparing to transport large container ship hulls in sections to the final assembly base at Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on August 21, 2025.

China Shipbuilding Industry

China Shipbuilding Industry

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Semi-submersible vessels are preparing to transport large container ship hulls in sections to the final assembly base at Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on August 21, 2025.

China Shipbuilding Industry

China Shipbuilding Industry

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Semi-submersible vessels are preparing to transport large container ship hulls in sections to the final assembly base at Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on August 21, 2025.

China Shipbuilding Industry

China Shipbuilding Industry

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Semi-submersible vessels are preparing to transport large container ship hulls in sections to the final assembly base at Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on August 21, 2025.

China Shipbuilding Industry

China Shipbuilding Industry

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Semi-submersible vessels are preparing to transport large container ship hulls in sections to the final assembly base at Hanwha Marine Shipyard in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on August 21, 2025.

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. BRITTANY. MORBIHAN (56) GULF OF MORBIHAN. AERIAL VIEW OF BERDER ISLAND. IT IS LINKED TO LAMOR BADEN BY A SUBMERSIBLE ROAD ACCESSIBLE AT LOW TIDE. A COASTAL PATH ALLOWS YOU TO GO AROUND IT ON FOOT. PROPERTY OF COUNT ARTHUR DILLON, AT THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY, HE EVEN BUILT A SMALL CASTLE Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. BRITTANY. MORBIHAN (56) GULF OF MORBIHAN. AERIAL VIEW OF BERDER ISLAND. IT IS LINKED TO LAMOR BADEN BY A SUBMERSIBLE ROAD ACCESSIBLE AT LOW TIDE. A COASTAL PATH ALLOWS YOU TO GO AROUND IT ON FOOT. PROPERTY OF COUNT ARTHUR DILLON, AT THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY, HE EVEN BUILT A SMALL CASTLE Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Manufacturing Industry in April 2025

Global Manufacturing Industry in April 2025

Cars and two semi-submersible drilling platforms are waiting to be shipped for export at Yantai Port in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on May 7, 2025.

Global Manufacturing Industry in April 2025

Global Manufacturing Industry in April 2025

Cars and two semi-submersible drilling platforms are waiting to be shipped for export at Yantai Port in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on May 7, 2025.

Global Manufacturing Industry in April 2025

Global Manufacturing Industry in April 2025

Cars and two semi-submersible drilling platforms are waiting to be shipped for export at Yantai Port in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on May 7, 2025.

Osaka Expo - Osaka

Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the "Jiaolong" deep-sea submersible experience capsule in the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Citizens Scientific Literacy

Chinese Citizens Scientific Literacy

Visitors look at a model of manned submersible "Striver" at the Shandong Science and Technology Museum in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

Fishing Vessel Locates A Narco-Submarine In Waters Off The Costa Da Morte

The narcosubmarine, on January 22, 2025, in the port of Camariñas, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). A narco-submarine has been located in the waters off the Costa da Morte by a fishing vessel, which is towing it to the port of the A Coruña municipality of Camariñas. The submersible was found by a fishing vessel fishing off the coast of the Costa da Morte. After notifying the authorities, the boat that located the submarine itself is in charge of towing it to land, where the inspection of the submersible will be carried out. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the facts. Photo by Gustavo de la Paz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

7th CIIE China Pavilion in Shanghai

7th CIIE China Pavilion in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - A model of the 1:6 "Fighter" all-sea deep-sea manned submersible is displayed at the China Pavilion at the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, November 6, 2024.

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Manta Ray The US Navy's Secret Weapon

Handout photo shows the stealth submarine that will revolutionize naval warfare. To dominate the oceans, the US Navy is launching an autonomous drone capable of carrying out long-duration missions without human intervention. To enemy forces, it will be so much like a manta ray that it will be hard to miss. In reality, it's a military technological feat, since the Manta Ray is an autonomous aquatic drone developed by Northrop Grumman for Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). This unmanned submersible vehicle offers previously unseen capabilities in terms of autonomy and stealth. The biomimetic approach is not just aesthetic. Its hydrodynamic shape enables it to move through the water with minimal energy consumption and a reduced acoustic signature, making it difficult to detect. The Manta Ray will not be limited to being a simple surveillance drone. Its imposing size (exact dimensions remain classified) allows it to carry a substantial payload, paving the way for a multitude of potential missions,

Jiaolong manned submersible

Jiaolong manned submersible

TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - The first 7000 meter deep Jiaolong manned submersible model independently designed and integrated by China, showcased at the National Oceanic Museum, was built in Tianjin, China on October 4, 2024.

Jiaolong manned submersible

Jiaolong manned submersible

TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - The first 7000 meter deep Jiaolong manned submersible model independently designed and integrated by China, showcased at the National Oceanic Museum, was built in Tianjin, China on October 4, 2024.

Qianlong III

Qianlong III

TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - The model of China's most advanced autonomous submersible, "Qianlong III" displayed at the National Oceanic Museum, Tianjin, China on October 4, 2024.

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section that will be sent to the final assembly base is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at Hanwha Marine Engineering (Shandong) Co LTD in Yantai, Shandong province, China, Sept 16, 2024.

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section that will be sent to the final assembly base is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at Hanwha Marine Engineering (Shandong) Co LTD in Yantai, Shandong province, China, Sept 16, 2024.

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section that will be sent to the final assembly base is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at Hanwha Marine Engineering (Shandong) Co LTD in Yantai, Shandong province, China, Sept 16, 2024.

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

Safest Shipyard in the world Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section that will be sent to the final assembly base is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at Hanwha Marine Engineering (Shandong) Co LTD in Yantai, Shandong province, China, Sept 16, 2024.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

2024 Western Pacific International Voyage

2024 Western Pacific International Voyage

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2024 - Members of the scientific expedition inspect the appearance and working condition of Jiaolong manned submersible's lifting safety pin in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 11, 2024.

2024 Western Pacific International Voyage

2024 Western Pacific International Voyage

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2024 - Members of the scientific expedition inspect the appearance and working condition of Jiaolong manned submersible's lifting safety pin in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 11, 2024.

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM (CN)

(240628) -- TIANJIN, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People watch a model of Jiaolong, China's deep-sea manned submersible, at the National Maritime Museum of China in Tianjin, north China, June 28, 2024. The National Maritime Museum of China is located in Tianjin Binhai New Area, covering an area of 15 hectares. As the summer vacation approaches, the number of visitors to the museum has increased. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ran)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) conducting a dive for deep-sea archaeological investigation. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM