World Navies Today: Chinese Scientific, Research and Experimental
Vessels
Revised 23 October 2001
Version 1.02
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/
This list includes all known scientific, research and experimental ships
over 500 tons displacement, including non-naval craft.
Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are
listed in [brackets]. Navigation and surface-search radars are not
listed. All classifications are purely unofficial and are based on an
attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or
may not correspond to "official" designations.
Note: It remains very difficult to obtain accurate, up-to-date
information regarding Chinese naval forces. These is major conflict
between published references, especially with regard to class names and
numbers. It is also difficult to tell exactly how many vessels are
active and how many are in reserve, since many "active" vessels only go
to sea for a few days each year. This list represents the best
data available from a variety of sources, however, it probably is not
complete nor 100% accurate, due to inadequacies of source material.
Fleets: The following abbreviations are used to indicate fleet
assignments:
YEL: Yellow Sea. Officially North Sea Fleet.
ECS: East China Sea. Officially East Sea Fleet.
SCS: South China Sea. Officially South Sea Fleet.
Naval Surveillance & Scientific Ships
Yuanwang class missile tracking/space event support ships (4 ships)
Displacement: 21,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 190 x 22.6 x 7.5 meters/623.4 x 74.1 x 24.6 feet
Propulsion: 1 Sulzer diesel, 1 shaft, 17,400 bhp, 20 knots
Crew: 470
Aviation: aft helicopter deck
Concept/Program: Large ships intended to support missile tests
and space events. Numerous tracking antennas. First two units have been
refitted twice; second pair varies in details. The existence of the
fourth unit is uncertain.
Builders: Hudong SY, Shanghai.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Yuanwang 1 |
1979 |
ECS |
|
|
| Yuanwang 2 |
1979 |
ECS |
|
|
| Yuanwang 3 |
1995 |
ECS |
|
|
| Yuanwang 4 |
1996 |
ECS |
|
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Xing Fengshan electronic surveillance ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 5,500 tons full load
Dimensions: ??
Propulsion: ??
Crew: ??
Concept/Program: ELINT ship reportedly based on the 'Dalang' class
submarine rescue ships. May be civilian-subordinated, but is painted
gray.
| Number |
Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 856 |
Xing Fengshan |
1988? |
|
|
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New missile range instrumentation ship (1 ship)
Estimated Specifications
Displacement: 4,600 tons full load
Dimensions: 119 x 15.8 x 4.8 meters/390.4 x 51.8 x 15.7 feet
Propulsion: 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 2 shafts, 14,400 bhp, 17 knots
Crew: ?
Radar: 2 missile tracking
Aviation: aft helicopter deck
Armament: 1 dual 37mm AA, 2 dual 25mm AA
Concept/Program: A new missile tracking ship, similar to the
training ship Zhenghe.
Builders: Qiuxin SY, Shanghai.
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| ?? |
1999 |
|
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Beidiao ('Dadie' class) electronic surveillance ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 2,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 94 x 11.3 x 4 meters/308.4 x 37 x 13.1 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 17 knots
Crew: 160
EW: Intercept arrays
Armament: 2 dual 14.5 mm
Concept/Program: Purpose-built ELINT ship. May be equipped with a
bow-mounted sonar.
Builders: Wuhan SY, Wuchang.
| Number |
Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 841 |
Beidiao |
1987 |
YEL |
|
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'Yanbing' class light icebreaker/electronic surveillance ship (1 ship)
Displacement: approx. 5,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 94.5 x 17.1 x 5.9 meters/310 x 56.1 x 19.4 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16 knots
Crew: approx. 100
EW: intercept arrays
Armament: 4 dual 37 mm
Concept/Program: An enlarged version of the 'Yanha' class, also
outfitted for ELINT. Can also serve as an ocean tug.
Builders: unknown.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Haidiao 723 |
1982 |
YEL |
|
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Shijian 3 oceanographic research ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 3,300 tons full load
Dimensions: 104 x 13.7 x 5.2 meters/341.2 x 45 x 17 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,600 bhp, 22.5 knots
Crew: 53 + 94 mission crew
Concept/Program: Operated for the South China Sea Institute of
Oceanography.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Shijian 3 |
1982 |
SCS |
Guangzhou |
|
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'Yanha' class electronic surveillance ships/light icebreakers (3 ships)
Displacement: 3,200 tons full load
Dimensions: 84 x 15 x 5 meters/275.6 x 49.2 x 16.4 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,200 shp, 16 knots
Crew: 90
Armament: 4 dual 37 mm, 4 dual 25 mm
Concept/Program: Small icebreakers; serve as ELINT ships and can
be used as ocean tugs.
Builders: Qiuxin SY, Shanghai.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Haibing 519 |
1989? |
YEL |
|
|
| Haibing 721 |
|
YEL |
|
|
| Haibing 722 |
|
YEL |
|
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'Yanqian' (modified 'Kansha') class oceanographic research ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 1,325 tons full load
Dimensions: 69.9 x 10.5 x 3.6 meters/229.3 x 34.4 x 11.8 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 13.5 knots
Crew: 110
Concept/Program: Converted from 'Kansha' class salvage tugs. May
still carry DSRVs.
Builders: Chunghua SY, Shanghai.
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| V231 |
1981 |
SCS |
|
|
| V232 |
198? |
SCS |
|
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'Yanlai' class survey ships (4 ships)
Displacement: 1,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 72 x 9.8 x 3 meters/236.2 x 32.2 x 9.8 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 16 knots
Crew: approx. 100
Armament: 2 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 25 mm
Builders: unknown; built early 1970's.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Dong Biao 200 |
|
|
|
|
| Dong Biao 226 |
|
|
|
|
| Nance 427 |
|
|
|
|
| Dong Biao 943 |
|
|
|
|
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'Ganzhu' class survey ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 1,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 65 x 9 x 3 meters/213.3 x 29.5 x 9.8 feet
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 20 knots
Crew: 120
Armament: 2 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 25 mm, 2 dual 14.5 mm
Builders: Zhuijiang SY.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Nance 420 |
1975 |
SCS |
|
|
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'Kan Yang' class coastal survey ships (2 ships)
Displacement: approx. 600 tons full load
Dimensions: approx. 50 x 8 x ?? meters/164 x 26.2 x ?? feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, approx. 14 knots
Crew: ??
Armament: 1 dual 25 mm
Concept/Program: Small coastal survey ships.
Builders: unknown; built circa 1980.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Nance 426 |
|
|
|
|
| Nance 428 |
|
|
|
|
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modified T-43 class coastal survey ships (3 ships)
Displacement: 590 tons full load
Dimensions: 60 x 8.6 x 2.16 meters/196.8 x 28.2 x 7 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 14 knots
Crew: approx. 70
Armament: 1 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 14.5 mm
Concept/Program: Modified T-43 type minesweepers. Three similar
conversions are civilian-subordinated.
Builders: unknown; built late 1960's.
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 993 |
|
|
|
|
| 994 |
|
|
|
|
| 995 |
|
|
|
|
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Note: There are believed to be several (perhaps up to
10) additional naval-subordinated survey/research ships.
Naval Experimental/Trials Ships
'Golf' class ballistic missile trials submarine (1 ship)
(Project 031)
Displacement: 2,900 tons submerged
Dimensions: 99 x 8.5 x 6.5 meters/324.8 x 27.8 x 21.3 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 3 shafts, 6,000 shp, 14 knots
Crew: 87
Sonar: Herkules active
Armament: 2 JL-2 ballistic missiles, 10 21 inch torpedo tubes (6
bow, 4 stern)
Concept/Program: Chinese-built to Russian plans. Originally fitted
for three Russian SLBMs, but these were never supplied and she was
modified for 2 Chinese SLBMs; refitted in 1995 for new trials missiles.
Not combat-capable.
Builders: Dalian SY.
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 200 |
1966 |
YEL |
|
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'Wuhan' class guided missile trials submarine (1 ship)
(Project 033G)
Displacement: 2,100 tons submerged
Dimensions: 76.6 x 7.6 x 4.95 meters/251.3 x 25 x 16.2 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,700 shp, 17 knots
Crew: 58
Sonar: Tamir-5 active, Feniks passive
Armament: 6 C-801 SSM, 8 21 inch torpedo tubes (6 bow, 2 stern; 14
torpedoes or 24 mines)
Concept/Program: A Chinese 'Romeo' class submarine extensively rebuilt
as a trials platform for sub-launched SSMs. Must surface to launch missiles;
lacks any over-the-horizon targeting. Not a combat-capable unit.
Builders: Rebuilt by Wuhan SY.
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 351 |
19??/87 |
YEL |
|
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'Yanxi' class weapons trials support ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 1,200 tons full load
Dimensions: 60 x 11 x 3.5 meters/196.8 x 36 x 11.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 16 knots
Crew: ??
Armament: 1 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 14.5 mm
Concept/Program: A small trials-support ship. Exact role is
unknown, but may act as a drone launch/recovery vessel.
Builders: Shanghai.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Hsun 701 |
1970 |
|
|
|
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Civilian-Subordinated Scientific Ships
Xiangyanghong class polar research ship (1 ship)
Displacement: approx. 15,000 tons full load
Dimensions: ??
Propulsion: ??
Crew: ???
Aviation: helicopter deck and hangar
Concept/Program: Few details known. Acquired second-hand from Finish
owners in 1985.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Xiangyanhong ? |
1971/85 |
|
|
|
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Xiangyanghong 5 (Francesco Nullo class) oceanographic research ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 14,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 152.6 x 19.5 x 8.75 meters/500.6 x 64 x 28.7 feet
Propulsion: 1 Sulzer diesel, 1 shaft, 7,200 bhp, 16 knots
Crew: ??
Concept/Program: Large Polish-built freighter extensively
converted to research duties.
Builders: Paris Commune SY, Gdynia, Poland.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Xiangyanghong 5 |
1967/72 |
|
|
ex-Chang Niy |
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Xiangyanchong 10 (modified 'Dajiang' class) ocean survey ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 10,975 tons full load
Dimensions: 156.2 x 20.6 x 6.8 meters/512.5 x 67.5 x 22.3 feet
Propulsion: 2 MAN diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp, 20 knots
Crew: ??
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangars for 2 Z-8 Super Frelon helicopters
Concept/Program: Near-sister to 'Dajiang' class submarine
tenders/salvage ship; retains large crane forward. Operated
by the East China Sea Branch, State Oceanographic Bureau; officially
classified as "blue-water survey ship". True role is unclear, but
presence of a large crane and derivation from salvage ship design
indicates covert "ocean survey" or "ocean engineering" may be one mission.
Also has been reported as an ELINT ship. Has been sighted in pseudo-naval
gray paint. There is not a second unit
of this class, as has been sometimes reported.
Builders: Hudong SY, Shanghai.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Xiangyanhong 10 |
1980 |
|
|
|
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Da Yang 1 (Pulkovskiy Meridian class) oceanographic research ship (1 ship)
Displacement: approx. 5,700 tons full load
Dimensions: 104.5 x 16.29 x 6.35 meters/343 x 53.4 x 20.8 feet
Propulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 1 shafts, 6,900 bhp, approx. 15 knots
Crew: 52 + 40 mission crew
Concept/Program: Soviet-built to a modified trawler design;
purchased 1995.
Builders: Chernomorskiy SY, Nikolayev, Ukraine.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Da Yang 1 |
1984/95 |
|
|
ex-G.P. Antropov |
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Kexue Hao class oceanographic research ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 4,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 125.6 x 15.5 x ?? meters/412 x 51 x ?? feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 22 knots
Crew: 148
Concept/Program: Successors to the Xiangyanghong 09 series.
Reported to sometimes operate as ELINT ships. Names also reported
as Ke Xue Yihao 1 and Ke Xue Yihao 2.
Builders: unknown.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Kexue 1 Hao |
1987 |
ECS |
|
|
| Kexue 2 Hao |
1989 |
ECS |
|
|
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Haiyang class seismological research ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 4,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 104 x 13.8 x 5 meters/341.2 x 45.3 x 16.4 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp, 21 knots
Crew: 150
Concept/Program: Operated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Haiyang 01 |
|
1972? |
|
|
| Haiyang 02 |
|
1973? |
|
|
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Xiangyanghong 09 class oceanographic research ships (3 ships)
Displacement: 4,435 tons full load
Dimensions: 122 x 15.2 x ?? meters/400.25 x 49.8 x ?? feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 8,000 bhp, 22 knots
Crew: 145
Concept/Program: Operated for the National Bureau of Oceanography.
09 has been reported as an ELINT ship and as a weapons trials ship, but
photos do not support this. The later units may be of a different class.
Builders: Hudong SY, Shanghai; built 1979+.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Xiangyanhong 09 |
|
|
|
|
| Xiangyanhong 14 |
|
|
|
|
| Xiangyanhong 15 |
|
|
|
|
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Haibing class oceanographic research ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 3,200 tons full load
Dimensions: 83.8 x 15.3 x 5 meters/275 x 50.2 x 16.4 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,200 bhp, 16 knots
Crew: 90
Builders: Qiuxin SY, Shanghia.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Haibing 101 |
1969 |
|
|
|
| Haibing 102 |
1972 |
|
|
|
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Shijian 1 class oceanographic research ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 2,955 tons full load
Dimensions: 94.73 x 14.04 x 4.75 meters/310.8 x 46 x 15.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,000 bhp, 16 knots
Crew: 55 + 80 mission crew
Armament: 4 dual 14.5 mm
Concept/Program: Enlarged version of the Dongfanghong class.
These units may be named Shijian and Kexueyihao. Operated
by the State Bureau of Oceanography.
Builders: Hudong SY, Shanghai.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Shijian 1 |
1968? |
ECS |
|
|
| Shijian 2 |
1969? |
ECS |
|
|
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Dongfanghong class oceanographic research ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 2,900 tons full load
Dimensions: 86 x 11.5 x 4.75 meters/282.2 x 37.7 x 15.6 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,000 bhp, 14 knots
Crew: ??
Concept/Program: Operated by the Shandong Oceanographic College.
A possible second unit has been reported but this is unlikely.
Builders: Hudong SY, Shanghai; built 1964-66.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Dongfanghong |
196? |
YEL |
Shandong |
|
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Shuguang 04 class oceanographic research ships (5 ships)
Displacement: 2,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 65.5 x 10 x ?? meters/215 x 32.8 x ?? feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16 knots
Crew: ???
Armament: 1 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 14.5 mm in some units
Concept/Program: Based on Xiangyanghong 01 class. At least
two are operated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and are unarmed.
Builders: Guangzhou SY; built 1970-75.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Shuguang 04 |
|
|
|
|
| Shuguang 05 |
|
|
|
|
| Shuguang 06 |
|
|
|
|
| Shuguang 07 |
|
|
|
|
| Shuguang 08 |
|
|
|
|
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Kan ('Yanlun') class oceanographic research ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 2,300 tons full load
Dimensions: 68.6 x 6.9 x 2.7 meters/225 x 22.6 x 8.8 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafs, 18 knots
Crew: ??
Concept/Program: 101 is sometimes reported to be of a different
design, possibly converted from a submarine rescue ship.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Kan 101 |
1985? |
ECS |
|
|
| Kan 102 |
1987? |
ECS |
|
|
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'Yanlun' class survey ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 2,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 70 x 20 x 3 meters/229.7 x 65.6 x 10 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,000 bhp, 17 knots
Crew: ??
Armament: 2 dual 14.5 mm
Concept/Program: First and only Chinese-built catameran. May have
been scrapped.
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 992 |
|
|
|
|
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'Yannan' clas survey ships (4 ships)
Displacement: 1,750 tons full load
Dimensions: 72.3 x 11.8 x 4 meters/237.2 x 38.7 x 13.1 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 12 knots
Crew: 95
Armament: 2 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 14.5 mm
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 263 |
|
|
|
|
| 463 |
|
|
|
|
| 982 |
|
|
|
|
| 983 |
|
|
|
|
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Dinghai class survey ships (2 ships)
Displacement: 1,257 GRT
Dimensions: 65.7 x 11.2 x 4.1 meters/215.5 x 36.7 x 13.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,000 bhp, 15 knots
Crew: 31 + 19 mission crew
Concept/Program: Japanese-built; a third unit is believed to have
been discarded.
Builders: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan.
| Number |
Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 502 |
Nan Hai |
1979 |
|
|
|
| 511 |
Bin Hai |
1979 |
|
|
|
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Xiangyanghong 1 class oceanographic research ships (3 ships)
Displacement: 1,150 tons full load
Dimensions: 67 x 10 x 4 meters/220 x 32.8 x 13.1 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16 knots
Crew: ??
Armament: 1 only: 1 dual 37 mm, 2 quad 14.5 mm
Concept/Program: 1 differs from the other two in superstructure
and armament.
Builders: Jiangan SY.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Xiangyanghong 1 |
1971 |
|
|
|
| Xiangyanghong 4 |
1971? |
|
|
|
| Xiangyanghong 6 |
1973 |
|
|
|
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Xiangyanghong 02 class coastal survey ships (3 ships)
Displacement: 1,000 tons full load
Dimensions: 72.5 x 8.7 x 2.5 meters/237.8 x 28.5 x 8.2 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14 knots
Crew: ??
Concept/Program: Operated by the Academy of Sciences.
Builders: Guangzhou SY; built 1971-73.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Xiangyanghong 02 |
|
|
|
|
| Xiangyanghong 03 |
|
|
|
|
| Xiangyanghong 08 |
|
|
|
|
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coastal environmental survey ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 900 tons full load
Dimensions: 70 x 9.4 x 3 meters/229.6 x 30.8 x 9.8 feet
Propulsion: 2 MAN diesels, 1 shaft, 3,600 bhp, 19.2 knots
Crew: 45
Concept/Program: Operated for the National Bureau of
Oceanography; used for environmental survey and patrol, pollution
control.
Builders: Wuchang SY.
| Number |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| 72 |
1989 |
|
|
|
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Shuguang 01 (modified T-43) class coastal oceanographic research ships (3 ships)
Displacement: 590 tons full load
Dimensions: 60 x 8.6 x 2.16 meters/196.85 x 28.2 x 7 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 14 knots
Crew: approx. 70
Concept/Program: Modified T-43 type minesweepers. Three similar
conversions are naval subordinated.
Builders: unknown; built late 1960's.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Shuguang 01 |
|
|
|
|
| Shuguang 02 |
|
|
|
|
| Shuguang 03 |
|
|
|
|
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Hai class coastal oceanographic research ship (1 ship)
Displacement: 550 tons full load
Dimensions: 50 x 10 x 3.5 meters/164 x 32.8 x 11.5 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,600 bhp, 14 knots
Crew: 15 + 25 mission crew
Concept/Program: Japanese-built coastal ship; can carry a DSRV.
Builders: Niigata Engineering Co., Niigata, Japan.
| Name |
Year |
FLT |
Homeport |
Notes |
| Hai 521 |
1974 |
YEL |
|
|
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Note: There are believed to be a significant number of additional
civilian-subordinated research/survey ships.
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