Dong Fang Hong 2 Refit Extends Research Depth to 10,000 Meters

By Maria Mocerino · Interesting Engineering · 2026-08-02

According to reporting from Interesting Engineering, China has completed a massive technical overhaul of its primary oceanographic vessel, the Dong Fang Hong 2. The 314-foot ship now features a folding crane system and automated navigation controls, significantly expanding its ca

According to reporting from Interesting Engineering, China has completed a massive technical overhaul of its primary oceanographic vessel, the Dong Fang Hong 2. The 314-foot ship now features a folding crane system and automated navigation controls, significantly expanding its ca