A floating, self-sustaining artificial island, the first of its kind in the world, has entered technical construction after Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), its main investor, signed a contract worth over 2.7 billion yuan (405 million USD) with a shipyard under China State Shipbuilding Corporation on 18 October. The twin-hull semi-submersible is scheduled for delivery in June 2030, can move at up to 11 knots (20 km/h) and support more than 200 researchers. It is 138 m long and 85 m wide, with its main deck 45 m above the water and a maximum displacement of about 74,000 tonnes, close to a large aircraft carrier. The design aims to address the limits of traditional research vessels, which struggle to hold position against strong winds and waves for long periods.
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Original headline: Láng giềng Việt Nam sắp xây ‘đảo nhân tạo’ rộng bằng tàu sân bay giữa biển, dài 183 m, có thể di chuyển 20 km/h, trọng tải 74.000 tấn, thực hiện nhiệm vụ đặc biệt
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| Market | Vietnam stocks |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 1,766.65 |
| Change that session | +0.27% |
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