Get to know Zhan Chunpei, the female captain of Chinese patrol vessel
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The 34-year-old Zhan Chunpei is the captain of the Haixun 01, a 5,000-ton patrol vessel belonging to the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration. She manages a 35-person crew, making her the first female captain of a public oceangoing ship in China. Over the years, Zhan has participated in more than 20 major search and rescue missions, including the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Zhan told China Daily in an exclusive interview that she aspires to make greater contributions to the maritime industry and be a voice for women in various roles within this field.
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