Da Wu-class rescue and salvage ship
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | CSBC Corporation, Taiwan |
| Built | 2021–present |
| Planned | 6[1] |
| On order | 5 |
| Completed | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Rescue and salvage ship |
| Displacement | 3,250 t (3,200 long tons)[2] |
| Length | 87 m (285 ft 5 in)[2] |
| Beam | 15.5 m (50 ft 10 in)[2] |
| Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)[2] |
The Da Wu class are a class of Taiwanese naval rescue and salvage ships. The lead vessel, Da Wu (大武, ARS-571), was delivered to the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) in 2024.
History
Construction began in 2021[1] and the keel of the lead vessel, Da Wu (大武, ARS-571), was laid in 2022.[3] Da Wu was delivered by CSBC Corporation, Taiwan in 2024.[4]
Description
Vessels of the class are equipped with a diving bell capable of operating at 100 meters (330 ft). They also have a remote operated vehicle capable of operating at 500 meters (1,600 ft).[2]
The Da Wu is 87 meters (285 ft 5 in) long, 15.5 meters (50 ft 10 in) wide and displaces 3,250 metric tons (3,200 long tons).[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Taiwan News Quick Take". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Chen, Kelvin. "Taiwan begins construction of naval auxiliary rescue and salvage ship". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Hsu, Tso-Juei. "New Rescue And Salvage Ship "Da Wu" Delivered To Taiwan's Navy". navalnews.com. Naval News. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Yu, Matt; Lin, Sean. "Navy takes delivery of new rescue and salvage ship: Source". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 29 October 2024.