On December 17, the first 100,000-ton deep-sea large-scale intelligent aquaculture vessel built in batches by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for Dabaihui Group was successfully launched. At the same time, its sister ship will also be docked for construction. At the same time, its sister ship will also enter the keel laying stage.
The vessel was designed in detail by the Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute and is classed by CCS. It is 249.8 meters long, 45 meters wide, 14 meters deep, and equipped with 15 closed aquaculture tanks. The aquaculture water volume is about 83,000 m³, equivalent to the water capacity of 38 standard swimming pools, and the full load displacement is 132,000 tons.
In terms of power, the vessel is equipped with four 2800kw main generator sets to meet the power distribution needs of various modes such as anchorage aquaculture and migratory aquaculture. The vessel has a full-load speed of not less than 10 knots, an endurance of 20,000 nautical miles, a breeding self-sufficiency period of 60 days, and a crew capacity of 50 people.
According to reports, this aquaculture vessel is an offshore intelligent farming facility that combines the farming, catching, and processing of high-value fish species such as large yellow croaker and grouper. The 15 aquaculture tanks operate continuously 24 hours a day. The ship is capable of various operations including metering fish fry into the tanks, transferring adult fish between tanks, grading by weight, and transporting live fish. It is equipped with a large intelligent processing workshop that supports two types of automated processing lines for fresh and frozen fish products. All processes of “farming-catching-processing” are completed on board, ensuring that every fish served is fresh and delicious.
The aquaculture vessel can realize intelligent centralized control and management of the five elements of “water, oxygen, feed, light and pollution”. The considerate “smart housekeeper” ensures the healthy and strong growth of the fry on board. It can catch 3,700 tons of fish a year, which is equivalent to the aquaculture volume of 5,000 acres of land-based ponds.
It is reported that after the vessel was launched, it will enter mechanical and electrical commissioning stage. It is expected to have a sea trial in April 2025 and be delivered in May.