
Crew members of China's "HYSY 295" trenching vessel are pictured near the vessel at Muara Port in Brunei, Aug. 8, 2025. Designed and built in China, the "HYSY 295" trenching vessel is launching its first engineering project mission in Brunei. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

Qiao Baoxin (L), captain of China's "HYSY 295" trenching vessel, and a crew member inspect the underwater work robot on the vessel at Muara Port in Brunei, Aug. 8, 2025. Designed and built in China, the "HYSY 295" trenching vessel is launching its first engineering project mission in Brunei. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

Crew members of China's "HYSY 295" trenching vessel inspect the equipment on the vessel at Muara Port in Brunei, Aug. 8, 2025. Designed and built in China, the "HYSY 295" trenching vessel is launching its first engineering project mission in Brunei. (Xinhua/Li Meng)