The training vessel takes the graduating cadets along the coastline of China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Cadets are practicing using a sextant for exploration and navigation. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Two cadets are practicing using a nautical tool. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Cadets take their questions to a teacher on board. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]