SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 23, 2026Interesting Engineering

China finalizes design for its first 3,280-feet diving submersible for ocean tours

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China has finalized designs for its first deep-sea tourist submersible capable of diving 3,280 feet into the ocean's "Midnight Zone," marking its entry into the luxury deep-sea tourism market currently dominated by Western companies. The four-passenger vessel, featuring a transparent 360-degree viewing hull, aims for prototype completion by 2026 and commercial operations by 2030, with tickets costing thousands of dollars.

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