Xuelong
returned to the terminal of the domestic base for the polar expedition of China
on March 12th, indicating the successful completion of the 35th Antarctic scientific expedition. The Company, together with other 80 units,
made up the 35th Antarctic Scientific Expedition Team for a 162-day
expedition on the Antarctic.
The
expedition is intended for the construction of important infrastructures in
Antarctic, focusing on the closing of Taishan Station Phase II, related
construction for the new station of Ross Sea on Enksburg Island, establishment
of Antarctic observation/supervision network, survey on marine environment
protection and environment control around the station.
During
the expedition, the Company, focusing on the planning of the new station of
Ross Sea on Enksburg Island, made records of the observation during the voyage
of Xuelong, exchanged with related persons, participated into the whole construction
of temporary works on the site of the new station and accumulated rich survey
documents and data, making solid foundation for CCCC’s participation in the further
construction on Antarctic.
Xuelong,
as well as 10 standard sledges, 1 large sledge and 2 flexible tank sledges,
started its voyage for the Antarctic on Nov 2nd, 2018, supporting
the Antarctic Scientific Expedition Team for the transportation on the ice and
providing contribution for the polar scientific expedition of China.