China’s domestically developed next-generation deepwater multi-purpose offshore engineering vessel, the “Ocean Oil 292,” has been delivered.

Recently, the new-generation deep-water multifunctional marine engineering vessel "Offshore Oil 292," independently developed by China and built by CNOOC Engineering Investment and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Group, was delivered in Qidong, Jiangsu.

"Offshore Oil 292" adopts a double-layer structure and streamlined monohull design, with a total length of 126 meters, a width of 28 meters, and a displacement of over 17,600 tons. The deck area is equivalent to nearly five standard basketball courts and can accommodate 100 people for work and living simultaneously. It has a designed speed of 12 knots and unlimited navigation capability. The vessel is equipped with a 400-ton full-rotation crane and a 50-ton knuckle boom crane, as well as a DP2 dynamic positioning system and electric full-rotation propulsion device. It is pre-equipped with advanced equipment such as a 3,000-ton cable reel, underwater robots, and underwater trenching machines. The vessel possesses capabilities for deep-water marine engineering development, construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response, and is suitable for comprehensive operations such as underwater pipeline and structure installation, seabed surveys, and transportation support across multiple marine areas.

The vessel's level of digitalization, intelligence, and eco-friendliness has reached the advanced level of similar equipment. It features an intelligent system covering the entire chain of "perception—transmission—decision—execution," equipped with automated systems for real-time monitoring and intelligent linkage of key equipment. It provides round-the-clock monitoring and intelligent analysis of human-machine conditions, enabling periodic unmanned operation. Upholding the concept of green and low-carbon development, it innovatively applies advanced systems such as intelligent power stations and bidirectional heat exchange heating, and is the first to adopt a fully domestically produced electric drive mode. It is capable of environmentally friendly, safe, stable, and efficient operations under harsh sea conditions.

The delivery of this vessel not only showcases China's manufacturing strength in high-end marine engineering equipment but also provides critical equipment support for the independent development of offshore oil and gas resources and energy security. Additionally, it significantly enhances China's capabilities in underwater engineering and installation services for in-service facilities, injecting robust equipment power into the implementation of the maritime power strategy.