China is moving ahead with one of its most ambitious maritime projects yet, a giant floating island designed to function as a long-term research base in the open ocean. The structure, which resembles a semi-submersible mobile platform, is expected to be fully operational by 2028. Its colossal size, advanced engineering and military-grade toughness have made the project a major topic of global conversation.

Mega floating station designed for harshest seas

The floating island is essentially a twin-hull semi-submersible platform, weighing an enormous 78000 tonnes. With an estimated length of 138 metres and a width of 85 metres, it is nearly the size of China’s largest aircraft carriers. The main deck will stand 45 metres above the water, giving it stability even in fierce ocean storms.

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