China News Network, Beijing, April 3rd (Reporter Gao Chaochao Guochao) learned from China Satellite Maritime Survey and Control Department on the 3rd that the Yuanwang No. 7 ship has passed the Cape of Good Hope in recent days after sailing for nearly one month. Into the Atlantic Ocean. This is the first time that the Yuanwang No. 7 ship has reached the Atlantic Ocean in 5 years. It is also the 11th year after China Satellite Maritime Survey and Control Department goes to the Atlantic Ocean to carry out marine survey and control missions!
Yuanhua 7 ’s deputy captain Tao Huatang told the China News Network that the Yuanwang 7 was carrying the burden of opening a new route. The sea area was affected by the westerly wind belt. The wind and swells were greater. The difficulty of sailing at sea was higher than the previous risk. .
Yuanwang No. 7 during the voyage. Photo by Han Shuai
"The first voyage to the Atlantic Ocean, passing the Cape of Good Hope known as the 'Cape of Death', the entire ship was fully prepared. The staff on duty during the voyage strengthened their watchful look. The various systems cooperated harmoniously. With the accurate forecast of the staff at the meteorological post, we Mastering the environmental factors such as wave height, velocity, wind, and wind direction in the sea area of the route in advance ensures that the sea navigation power is strong and the entire system runs stably!
It is reported that Yuanwang No. 7 is heading towards the mission sea area at full speed. The whole ship's power, measurement and control, communication and other systems work normally and the equipment performance is stable. This mission is the first mission of Yuanwang No. 7 ship in 2020. After arriving at the mission area, the ship will conduct a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the equipment. In order to verify the accuracy of the measurement and control plan and plan, they will conduct various simulation exercises. At present, the participants of Yuanwang 7 are physically and mentally in the best condition, waiting for the task to come. (Finish)