Tan Suo San Hao Class Chinese Icebreaking Research Vessel
Tan Suo San Hao Class
Icebreaker
Other
Basic Information
Name
Tan Suo San Hao Class Chinese Icebreaking Research Vessel
Designation
Tan Suo San Hao Class
Alternate Designation
Tan Suo San Hao Class
Equipment Type
Icebreaker
Manufacturer
Guangzhou Shipyard International
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The Tan Suo San Hao Class Chinese Icebreaking Research Vessel is built to Polar Class 4, an ice class intended for year-round operation in thick first-year ice which may contain small inclusions of old sea ice that has survived at least one melting season without melting completely.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
32
Beam
19.70 m
Draft
6.70 m
System
Alternative Designation
Tan Suo San Hao Class
Type
Icebreaking Research Vessel
Builder
Guangzhou Shipyard International (Guangzhou, China)
Crew
32 crew,
48 scientists
Dimensions
Length
104 m
Height
INA
Beam
19.7 m
Draft
6.7 m
Displacement, Full Load
9,300 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 x ABB Azipod DI1400 units
Engine Type
Diesel-electric
Engine Power
2 × 4.5 MW
Generators
4 × Wärtsilä 6L32 (4 × 3,000 kW)
Maximum Range
15,000 nautical miles (28,000 km; 17,000 mi)
Maximum Speed
16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Protection
Hull
Steel
Countermeasures
No
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Image Sources
Notes
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10-27/China-conducts-ongoing-manned-deep-dives-in-the-Arctic-1HOyJstMZSE/p.html; https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/photos/of/ships/shipid:9062918/shipname:TAN%20SUO%20SAN%20HAO?order=date_uploaded; https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovt.chinadaily.com.cn%2Fs%2F202412%2F25%2FWS678a4e2a498eec7e1f72d8ff%2Ftan-suo-san-hao-to-pioneer-future-of-deep-sea-exploration.html&psig=AOvVaw1KxPhct_9HOkerIsoiTCwX&ust=1764084189074000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBkQjhxqFwoTCNC11b2Mi5EDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Special Purpose Ships
Naval > Special Purpose Ships
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
104 m
Width
19.7 m
Height
—
Weight
9300000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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