On June 28, 2020, Tansuo 2, China's leading mother ship for manned submersibles, equipped with domestically produced scientific research gear and capable of diving to depths of 10,000 meters, was welcomed at the Nanshan Port. 

On July 1, 2024, China inaugurated its first public science and archaeology pier, the Nanshan Port Public Scientific Research Pier, initiating trial docking operations. This pier is designed to cater to the mooring needs of China's foremost scientific research vessels, including the recent addition of TAN SUO SAN HAO. The integration of TAN SUO SAN HAO is poised to enhance China's deep-sea and polar exploration efforts, leveraging deep-diving capabilities and comprehensive operations.