Production starts on world's most powerful remote control submersible

Ding Xiaoxiao China Plus Published: 2018-07-18 15:45:55
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A new domestically-made remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) rolled off the production line in Shanghai on Tuesday, reports thepaper.cn. Made by CRRC Corporation Limited, the 250 horsepower submersible is the most powerful of its kind in production in the world.

The world's most powerful remotely-operated underwater vehicle (ROV), seen here on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. [Photo: thepaper.cn]

The world's most powerful remotely-operated underwater vehicle (ROV), seen here on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. [Photo: thepaper.cn]

According to the CRRC Corporation, work-class ROVs usually have a power capacity within 150 horsepower. Increasing the power of the ROV provides greater working capability for salvage and construction operations.

The ROV can dive to 3,000 meters and carry up to four tons on cargo. And its millimeter-range accuracy enables it to pick up items as light and small as a needle while underwater.

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