{"id":25207,"date":"2026-02-20T09:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=25207"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:02:59","slug":"vessel-review-lingling-01-unmanned-survey-boat-to-support-dredging-and-engineering-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=25207","title":{"rendered":"VESSEL REVIEW | Lingling 01 \u2013 Unmanned survey boat to support dredging and engineering activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    VESSEL REVIEW | Lingling 01 \u2013 Unmanned survey boat to support dredging and engineering activities<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has taken delivery of a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) to be used in surveys prior to the execution of dredging projects.<\/p>\n<p><em>Lingling 01<\/em> (\u9748\u707501) was built by Changzhou FRP Shipyard as a multi-functional USV with a deep V catamaran design, a pure electric propulsion system, single-beam and multi-beam echosounders, an acoustic Doppler current profiler, and autonomous collision avoidance systems.<\/p>\n<p>The 8.5- by 2.8-metre (28- by 9.2-foot) USV was built to serve as a support craft for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdmaritime.com\/marine-projects\/dredging\/vessel-review-tongjun-new-hopper-dredger-boasts-intelligent-systems-and-long-range-discharge-capability\">Tongjun<\/a><\/em>, CCCC\u2019s recently acquired large-capacity, trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD).<\/p>\n<h2>May be deployed as a daughtercraft operating from a dedicated dredger<\/h2>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lingling 01 prior to launch\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.assettype.com\/bairdmaritime\/2026-02-20\/s4ea8rr6\/967aed7e-8814-4102-9462-3d5986b473051.jpg?ssl=1\"><figcaption>Lingling 01 prior to launch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The USV\u2019s compact size and light weight will enable it to be deployed more quickly compared to a traditional manned boat<\/p>\n<p>These attributes also allow her to be used in more restrictive waters such as channels and nearshore zones and to be embarked as a daughtercraft aboard the TSHD, thereby enabling her to operate wherever the dredger is deployed.<\/p>\n<h2>Real-time mapping for more efficient dredging operations<\/h2>\n<p>The onboard sensors can generate an accurate map of the seafloor, showing terrain features and other items of interest in real time. This allows planning for upcoming dredging and engineering projects to be completed in less time, since operators need no longer wait for the survey data to be published.<\/p>\n<p><em>Lingling 01<\/em> was designed by CCCC\u2019s Shanghai Navigation Bureau Dahua Technology division in collaboration with the Institute of Ship and Ocean Engineering Design at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Its initial operations will be in Nantong in Jiangsu province.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"story-headline-m story-headline-m_dark__1_kPz\" style=\"\n        color:#ffffff;\n        background-color:#003e69;\n        text-align:center;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \"><em>Lingling 01<\/em><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#ffffff;\n        text-align:center;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">SPECIFICATIONS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Type of vessel:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">USV \u2013 Research and dredging support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Flag:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Owner:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">China Communications Construction Company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Designer:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Builder:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Changzhou FRP Shipyard, China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Hull construction material:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">FRP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Superstructure construction material:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">FRP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Deck construction material:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">FRP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Length overall:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">8.5 metres (28 feet)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Beam:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">2.8 metres (9.2 feet)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:right;\n        width:353px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Other electronics:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"\n        color:#000000;\n        background-color:#efefef;\n        text-align:left;\n        width:432px;\n        font-size:18px;\n        padding:5px;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n      \">Acoustic Doppler current profiler; collision avoidance systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Baird Maritime<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdmaritime.com\/unmanned\/unmanned-survey\/vessel-review-lingling-01-unmanned-survey-boat-to-support-dredging-and-engineering-activities\">Go to baird maritime<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has taken delivery of a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) to be used in surveys prior to the execution of dredging projects.<\/p>\n<p><em>Lingling 01<\/em> (\u9748\u707501) was built by Changzhou FRP Shipyard as a multi-functional USV with a deep V catamaran design, a pure electric propulsion system, single-beam and multi-beam echosounders, an acoustic Doppler current profiler, and autonomous collision avoidance systems.<\/p>\n<p>The 8.5- by 2.8-metre (28- by 9.2-foot) USV was built to serve as a support craft for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdmaritime.com\/marine-projects\/dredging\/vessel-review-tongjun-new-hopper-dredger-boasts-intelligent-systems-and-long-range-discharge-capability\">Tongjun<\/a><\/em>, CCCC\u2019s recently acquired large-capacity, trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD).<\/p>\n<h2>May be deployed as a daughtercraft operating from a dedicated dredger<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lingling 01 prior to launch\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assettype.com\/bairdmaritime\/2026-02-20\/s4ea8rr6\/967aed7e-8814-4102-9462-3d5986b473051.jpg\"><figcaption>Lingling 01 prior to launch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The USV\u2019s compact size and light weight will enable it to be deployed more quickly compared to a traditional manned boat<\/p>\n<p>These attributes also allow her to be used in more restrictive waters such as channels and nearshore zones and to be embarked as a daughtercraft aboard the TSHD, thereby enabling her to operate wherever the dredger is deployed.<\/p>\n<h2>Real-time mapping for more efficient dredging operations<\/h2>\n<p>The onboard sensors can generate an accurate map of the seafloor, showing terrain features and other items of interest in real time. This allows planning for upcoming dredging and engineering projects to be completed in less time, since operators need no longer wait for the survey data to be published.<\/p>\n<p><em>Lingling 01<\/em> was designed by CCCC\u2019s Shanghai Navigation Bureau Dahua Technology division in collaboration with the Institute of Ship and Ocean Engineering Design at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Its initial operations will be in Nantong in Jiangsu province.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%\">\n<tr>\n<th rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"story-headline-m story-headline-m_dark__1_kPz\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#003e69;text-align:center;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\"><em>Lingling 01<\/em><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:center;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">SPECIFICATIONS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Type of vessel:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">USV \u2013 Research and dredging support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Flag:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Owner:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">China Communications Construction Company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Designer:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Builder:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Changzhou FRP Shipyard, China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Hull construction material:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">FRP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Superstructure construction material:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">FRP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Deck construction material:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">FRP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Length overall:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">8.5 metres (28 feet)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Beam:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">2.8 metres (9.2 feet)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:right;width:353px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Other electronics:<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-m_dark text-m_dark__1TC18\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#efefef;text-align:left;width:432px;font-size:18px;padding:5px;vertical-align:middle\">Acoustic Doppler current profiler; collision avoidance systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,3884,876,3887,40,4061,1076,3789,682,3872],"tags":[31],"class_list":["post-25207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-baird-maritime","category-dredger-and-marine-projects-shipbuilding","category-dredging","category-marine-projects-vrs","category-research-environment-training","category-unmanned-survey-research","category-unmanned-vessel-reviews","category-unmanned-vessel-shipbuilding","category-work-boat-world-vessel-reviews","category-workboat-shipbuilding","tag-baird-maritime"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25207"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=25207"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25207\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=25207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=25207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=25207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}