Sun Yat-sen University Research Vessel

The "Sun Yat-sen University," delivered in June 2021, is China's largest and most advanced comprehensive marine research vessel, with a displacement of 6,880 tons and a global cruising range of 15,000 nautical miles. Designed to operate in polar ice regions, this vessel features powerful laboratories, a helicopter landing platform, and the ability to conduct silent scientific missions. As a major breakthrough in Chinese shipbuilding, the "Sun Yat-sen University" is the first research vessel in China to adopt a "DC bus + battery energy storage" system. CATL's high‑safety LFP battery system serves as the core of this marine energy storage solution, enabling the vessel to achieve exceptionally low noise levels for sensitive acoustic observations. CATL's batteries also improve power grid flexibility, lowering fuel consumption and operating expenses. Clean and efficient, vessel operations align with international green shipping standards, further showcasing CATL's role in enabling sustainable maritime innovation and China's modern deep‑ocean exploration ambitions.