A 4, 500-tonne high-tech Chinese study ship has returned to Maldivian waters after spending a week docked at various ports in this island. Xiang Yang Hong 03 was docked at the Thilafushi business island’s port on Thursday night, news site Adhadhu.com reported on Friday.
But,” the government has not disclosed the reason for its profit. But the state recently confirmed authorization for the fleet to port before its first visit”, it said, days after President Mohamed Muizzu, a pro- China leader- led People’s National Congress won the general election, securing 66 out of the 93- member People’s Majlis.
Muizzu rode to power last year on a promise to” India Out,” and with a very lot win in legislative elections on April 21, he has since strengthened his grip.
The ship has now returned after circling the Exclusive Economic Zone ( EEZ ). So, Xiang Yang Hong 03 has been effective inside or near Maldives place since January”, it said.
Prior to that date, the ship had docked at the same Thilafushi interface, which is located about 7.5 kilometers east of Male, on February 23.
After spending about a quarter close to the Island ‘ EEZ, the hi-tech fleet made its way to Maldivian waters on February 22. About six days later, the ship went up to the Iss limit.
Following a political request from the Chinese government to the Maldives in February, the Maldivian Foreign Ministry stated that the Xiang Yang Hong 3 was present to “make a interface phone, for the movement of its personnel and inventory.”
The Foreign Ministry stated on January 23 that the vehicle did not conduct any research while it was in Yemeni waters.
The Maldives ‘ proximity to India, which is only 70 nautical miles from the island of Minicoy in Lakshadweep and 300 nautical miles from the mainland’s western coast, and its proximity to the Indian Ocean Region ( IOR ) give it a significant strategic importance.
Meanwhile, local media reports from February provided information on the ship’s type, Xiang Yang Hong 03: The 100-meter-long vessel was added to China’s State Oceanic Administration’s ( SOA ) fleet in 2016. This is the only 4, 500- kilogram vessel now in China. Since 2019, China has also been using the vehicle to do’ far water’ and ‘ deep water ‘ surveys at China’s Pilot Ocean Laboratory.
The warship can also be used for studies on acidity, bacterial genetic studies, underground mineral exploration, and marine life and climate studies, it said. It has information buoys that may determine ocean currents, waves, and significant economic information. According to the record, these lighthouses will provide the Chinese government with real-time satellite data.
On Friday, Adhadhu.com quoted China’s State Oceanic Administration ( SOA ), which manages the Xiang Yang Hong 03, stating that the ship is the most modern vessel manufactured in the country for marine research. China claims that the ship is a thorough research vessel, which means it can handle more tasks than one.
According to China, the boat’s strength is 15, 000 nautical miles, which means it may go 15, 000 nautical miles daily for its job without help.
In addition, the exact Chinese vessel was close to the Indian, Island, and Sri Lanka trilateral Dosti- 16 training that took place in Male between February 22 and February 25.
