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China's first autonomous cargo ship makes maiden voyageChina's first autonomous cargo ship makes maiden voyage

Jin Dou Yun 0 Hao, China’s first autonomous cargo ship, has made its maiden voyage in Zhuhai, Guangdong.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

December 16, 2019

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The ship was developed by Yunzhou Tech, a Zhuhai-based technology company in collaboration with Zhuhai municipal government, Wuhan University of Technology and CCS at the end of 2017, and was delivered in November this year.

The  unmanned cargo ship will reduce 20% construction cost, 20% operation cost and 15% fuel consumption.

Zhang Yunfei, president of Yunzhou Tech said that the company will further test the technology application of the ship and actively explore the commercial use of the ship for ship supply and ocean economy.

Zhuhai started construction of Wanshan autonomous ship test ground in 2018, which is the first autonomous ship test ground in Asia. It will become the world’s largest autonomous ship test ground after completion.

Yunzhou Tech, established in 2010, is engaged in autonomous ship development, production and solution provision.

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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