2011 Top 10 Geological Survey Progresses
Top2. Maiden Voyage of "Marine 6" Yields Great Achievements
“Marine
6”, which is one of the most advanced marine geological survey vessel in the
world, made its first large-scale Marine geological survey in 2011. During this
survey, “Marine 6” has accomplished a number of important tasks including the
mineral resources and environmental investigation in our country’s multi-metallic
nodule contract area, cobalt-rich crusts exploration in the western Pacific
seamount areas, the technical support and guard works for Jiaolong submersible’s
5,000 meters sea test and so on.
Wang Min, Vice Minister of Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR) and Director
General of CGS welcomes the return of "Marine 6"