YOU SHEN 8

YOU SHEN 8 (IMO: 9318682) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Singapore flag. It has an overall length of 344 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 564146000
• IMO: 9318682
• Call Sign: 9V2480
• Flag State: Singapore
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,992 GT
• Deadweight: 1,200 DWT
• Length Overall: 88.0 m
• Beam: 15.0 m
• Depth: 6.8 m
• Year Built: 2005

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster / Dynamic Positioning
• Service Speed: 14 knots
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 Capable

Shipyard

• Build Country: China

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA)
• Flag of Registration: Singapore

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Systems: GPS, DGPS

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, and deep-sea research zones
• Operational Profile: Deep-sea mineral resource research and oceanographic survey operations
• Port of Registry: Singapore

Vessel Description

YOU SHEN 8 is a Chinese-operated scientific research and deep-sea survey vessel registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is associated with COMRA and is primarily engaged in deep-sea mineral exploration, oceanographic data collection, and seabed resource assessments. The vessel is equipped for extended offshore research operations and is capable of supporting remotely operated vehicle (ROV) deployments and deep-water sampling activities in support of China's deep-sea mineral resource programs under international seabed authority frameworks.