This university-level research platform operates the R/V?"Sun Yat-sen University",?China's largest and most capable comprehensive oceanographic research vessel.?In 2025, the center successfully deployed its 6,000m-class ROV "Haiqin," marking its entry into the elite group of Chinese institutions with deep-sea operational capabilities. This makes the center a direct procurer and sea trial partner for high-tech equipment like deep-sea robotics, sensors, and underwater communication systems.