China started construction on Asia’s first unmanned cargo ship test field in the Wanshan Marine Area under the jurisdiction of Zhuhai, Guangdong, dayoo.com reported.

The test field, which will include an area for debugging work and an area for performance tests, will be the largest of its kind in the world, covering a sea area of 771.6 square kilometers.

As a comprehensive test field, it will contribute to the development of China’s unmanned ship industry and establish standards for the industry in China.

In addition, infrastructure and supporting facilities, such as network communication facilities, navigation radars, optoelectronic devices, and automatic mooring systems will be built for various tests.