Survey ships to support fishing sector

Vessels to enter service in March, improving research capabilities

Chinese engineers have completed construction of the country's two largest scientific survey vessels for marine fishing, and the ships are expected to significantly improve China's ability to conduct marine fishing scientific research, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.

Construction of the 3,000-metric ton Lanhai 101 and Lanhai 201 was finished on Wednesday in Shanghai, and outfitting of the ships has begun, the ministry said on Sunday.