Chinese Research Vessel Shi Yan-6 Completes Indian Ocean Survey, Raises Strategic Concerns

The Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 concluded a new survey in the Indian Ocean Region in March 2025, operating near the Ninety East Ridge before arriving in Malé, Maldives, Damien Symon says (@detresfa_).Its activities, framed as scientific, have raised strategic concerns due to the vessel’s advanced seabed mapping capabilities and potential dual-use applications.The Shi Yan 6, China’s first
The Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 concluded a new survey in the Indian Ocean Region in March 2025, operating near the Ninety East Ridge before arriving in Malé, Maldives, Damien Symon says (@detresfa_).Its activities, framed as scientific, have raised strategic concerns due to the vessel’s advanced seabed mapping capabilities and potential dual-use applications.The Shi Yan 6, China’s first
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