Specialized ship to drill into the Earth • Table.Briefings

The drilling ship Mengxiang was christened in Guangzhou in December.

China has unveiled a new drilling ship named „Mengxiang“ (Dream) with a unique mission: For the first time in human history, it aims to reach the Earth’s mantle. This endeavor is part of an international race into the depths.

With a new specialized ship, China seeks to penetrate the Earth’s crust and reach into the mantle. The vessel, christened „Mengxiang“ (Dream), China’s first self-developed drilling ship, embarked on its maiden test voyage last Monday, as reported by the state news agency Xinhua.

Specialized ship to drill into the Earth’s mantle

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