VESSEL REVIEW | Qingrong – Fast multi-role USV for Chinese marine technology firm

Qingdao Beihai Boat Company launched Qingrong, a 7.15-metre uncrewed surface vessel for Qingdao Junrong Marine Intelligent Technology, after a 40-day construction period. The aluminium craft carries a 700 kg payload and combines lidar, radar, electro-optical sensing and BeiDou positioning for survey, security and emergency-response missions. Its builder reports a maximum speed above 40 knots and a 250-nautical-mile range at 25 knots, with autonomous navigation and remote-control modes. Following initial manoeuvring and station-keeping demonstrations, the partners plan extended endurance tests and mission-payload commissioning before finalising the design for series production.