Fujian Delivers Dual-Purpose Vessel to FranceThe Southeast Shipyard in east China's Fujian Province recently delivered a passenger and cargo dual purpose vessel to a French customer. It is the first such vessel exported to France by Fujian.The vessel "Tahiti" can carry 1,300 tons of goods, with room for heavy-duty vehicles and 150 passengers plus 55 crew members. It can travel at 16 knots per hour. The vessel is equipped with sophisticated systems for satellite telecommunications, automatic guidance and fresh water processing. |
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