The ship was also seen 500 nautical miles off Chennai before it entered Colombo port on October 25, 2023.
The previous survey vessel, Shi Yan 6, which was allowed permission by Ranil Wickremesinghe government despite India’s strong objections exited Malacca Straits on November 20- after conducting exploration of Sri Lankan EEZ and South Indian Ocean. Made in 20126, Xiang Yang Hong 03 is a 4813 ton vessel equipped with latest survey and surveillance equipment and is registered at the port of Xiamen.
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