China: Jielong-3 Rocket Launches From Offshore Platform in Shandong

On August 8, 2025, in Rizhao, Shandong, a video captured the breathtaking moment a massive rocket soared into the sky off the coast. The footage showed the Jielong-3 carrier rocket igniting and lifting off from an offshore platform, marking China’s successful “one rocket, eleven satellites” sea launch.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

Offshore Energy Island Construction in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - The offshore lifting platform "Boqiang 3060" lifts equipment for the offshore energy island project in the sea area of Yantai High-tech Zone, Shandong province, China, Nov 24, 2024.

Response effort continues after Russian shelling of Kharkiv

Response effort continues after Russian shelling of Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 28, 2024 - A man on a lifting platform eliminates the aftermath of Russian shelling of the Derzhprom building, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine

Response effort continues after Russian shelling of Kharkiv

Response effort continues after Russian shelling of Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 28, 2024 - Men on a lifting platform eliminate the aftermath of Russian shelling of the Derzhprom building, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine

Response effort continues after Russian shelling of Kharkiv

Response effort continues after Russian shelling of Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 28, 2024 - A man on a lifting platform eliminates the aftermath of Russian shelling of the Derzhprom building, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

First Offshore Wind Power Installation Platform Delivered

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - China's first self-elevating self-propelled offshore wind power installation platform equipped with a smart ship system is delivered in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, on August 28, 2024. It is understood that the platform is 135 meters long, 50 meters wide, the maximum operating water depth of 70 meters, the maximum lifting capacity of 1,800 tons, and it is expected that more than 100 offshore fans can be installed in a year after the official operation.

Russian missile hits private enterprise in Kharkiv

Russian missile hits private enterprise in Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 20, 2024 - A firefighter works on a lifting platform to eliminate the consequences of a rocket attack by Russian troops on a private enterprise, Kharkiv, north-eastern Ukraine.

Russian missile hits private enterprise in Kharkiv

Russian missile hits private enterprise in Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 20, 2024 - A firefighter works on a lifting platform to eliminate the consequences of a rocket attack by Russian troops on a private enterprise, Kharkiv, north-eastern Ukraine.

Russian missile hits private enterprise in Kharkiv

Russian missile hits private enterprise in Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 20, 2024 - A firefighter works on a lifting platform to eliminate the consequences of a rocket attack by Russian troops on a private enterprise, Kharkiv, north-eastern Ukraine.

Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

Golden Week begins in Japan

Golden Week begins in Japan

A shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Tokyo Station is crowded with passengers on April 29, 2023, as Japan enters the Golden Week holiday season after the lifting of COVID-19 countermeasures.

Houses damaged by Russian missile attack in Vyshneve undergo repair

Houses damaged by Russian missile attack in Vyshneve undergo repair

VYSHNEVE, UKRAINE - JANUARY 04, 2024 - Men on a lifting platform during the repair of a residential building damaged by a Russian missile strike on January 2, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine

Aftermath of Russian shelling of Izmail in Odesa Region

Aftermath of Russian shelling of Izmail in Odesa Region

ODESA REGION, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 12, 2023 - A man on a lifting platform repairs the power line damaged by Russian shelling, Izmail, Odesa Region, southern Ukraine

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

China Largest Jack-up Offshore Wind Installation Platform Delivery

The 1,200-ton jack-up offshore wind power installation platform "Huaxia Jinrent Shenda 01" built by Chinese ship Wuhan Shipbuilding Machinery is delivered in Qingdao West Coast New Area on July 25, 2023 in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The platform is 106.6 meters long, 44.2 meters wide, 8.45 meters deep, and 110 meters long, which can meet the requirements of China's largest offshore wind turbine storage and installation. It is currently China's cylindrical pile leg installation platform with the longest pile leg, the largest operating water depth, the highest main crane lifting height, the most complete function and the highest efficiency.