Yuan Wang 6 - China Space Exploration Vessel Tour

Yuan Wang 6 - China Space Exploration Vessel Tour 

Yuan Wang 6 is a China Space Exploration Ship that belongs to China Maritime Tracking and Control Department ( CMTC). It was built for ship construction, voyage meteorology, electronics, mechanics, photic, communication and computer fields. It possesses multi-radar facilities that could track and control space vehicles such as the rockets, satellites, spaceships, and space stations.

The Yuan Wang 6 - China Space Exploration Vessel

Yuan Wang 6 with its multi-radar facilities that could track and control space vehicles

Yuan Wang 6 featuring the lifeboats and tracking equipment

Photo opportunity with the Ship Captain Yang ( center) and Vessel Officers

Councilor Dayap ( 2nd from the left) of 2nd District stand side by side with Captain Yang (center) and Chinese Vessel Officials

The main operation of the Yuan Wang 6 is the blue ocean itself where it can perform tracking missions in any ocean area between latitude 60 degrees North and 60 degrees South with maximum sailing speed of 20 knots per hour with 12- level wind resistance ability.

Captain Yang ( left) giving orientation about ship's description and missions to Filipino guests at the ship's cockpit

Yuan Wang 6 Crew Dining Facility 

The Yuan Wang had been finishing 50 tracking and control missions like the Manned Space Launch Project, Lunar Exploration Space Project and the Beidou Compass Project. The vessel have estimated 300 crews that would operate the project for the span of 1,400 days.

Yuan Wang 6 Fitness Center for crew members to use while in the ship for 1,400 days to optimize their health and wellness

Yuan Wang 6 mini-theater and cinema facility where events and celebrations can be held

Yuan Wang 6 Bay where air vehicles like helicopters can land

So far, the ship has sailed 340,000 sea miles and has visited 5 ports of 5 countries for 23 times.Yet, they had visited Davao City last December 2010 and was satisfied in their stay. Now, they are visiting Davao City to replenish their supplies and to show to the world that Davao City is safe in spite of the declaration of Martial Law in support to Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte.

In fact, they have extended their gratitude on our warm welcome and wonderful stay with us here in Davao City. They are looking forward for deep communication with us and for future visits.