China Deploys 17,600-Ton Offshore Giant Built in Record 15 Months

The Haiyang Shiyou 292, also known as Ocean Oil 292, features underwater robots and AI-powered systems to enhance offshore operations, including pipeline laying, platform installation, and emergency salvage. At 126 metres long and 28 metres wide, it boasts a displacement of 17,600 tons and a deck area equivalent to five basketball courts. Its design includes an all-electric azimuth thruster propulsion system and a dynamic positioning system, ensuring stability in open ocean conditions. The Haiyang Shiyou 292 is equipped with a 400-ton crane and can carry 3,000 tons of subsea trenchers,…

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