The vessel, developed domestically in China, departed from Jiangsu on September 27. It is currently en route to Brazil to participate in the construction of the Salvador cross-sea bridge. This deployment marks the first official operation of the ship in a major international infrastructure project.
The ship measures 130.5 meters in length and features a pile frame height of 156 meters. It is capable of operating at water depths of up to 70 meters and possesses a pile-lifting capacity of 700 tons. These specifications make it the largest and most capable vessel of its kind globally.
The ship utilizes a hybrid positioning system combining dynamic and anchor-based technologies, integrated with the BeiDou satellite navigation system to achieve centimeter-level accuracy. Additionally, the vessel features a closed-loop hydraulic system for the main cylinder, which provides an energy recovery rate of 40 percent.
The journey to Brazil covers 11,300 nautical miles and is expected to take 45 days. Upon completion of the Salvador bridge, which spans the Bay of All Saints, travel time between Salvador and Vera Cruz will decrease from one hour by ferry to approximately 15 minutes. Cargo transport routes will also be shortened by 200 kilometers.
