Chinese float-on/float-off ship Donghai Island
Chinese float-on/float-off Donghai Island is the first unit of a class of very little known naval auxiliary ship currently in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[1] The exact type remains unknown, and only a single unit of this class have been confirmed in active service as of 2020s, with pennant number 868.[1] The float-on/float-off capability of the Donghai class is achieved via its semi-submersible hull design.[1] This ship has received NATO reporting name Modified Hansa Sonderberg class,[2][3][4] because it's derived from Hans Sonderberg class AHT designed specifically for heavy-lifting and transporting large and heavy equipment such as oil rigs, and Donghai Island float-on/float-off ship performs similar functions.
| Class | Pennant # | Commissioned | Status | Fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donghai Island | 868 | July 10, 2015 | Active | South Sea Fleet |
| History | |
|---|---|
 PRC | |
| Name | Donghai Island |
| Namesake | Donghai Island |
| Completed | 2015 |
| Commissioned | July 10, 2015 |
| In service | July 10, 2015 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Modified Hansa Sonderberg class |
| Type | Float-on/float-off semi-submersible |
| Displacement | 23,000 long tons (23,000 t) |
| Length | 32.4 m (106 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 175.5 m (575 ft 9 in) |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | None |
| Armament | Unarmed |
| Aircraft carried | None |
| Aviation facilities | None |
References
- "868 东海岛" [868 Donghai Island] (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 2015-09-24.
- "PLANS recognition guide 2018". July 16, 2018.
- "PLANS recognition guide 2019". February 19, 2020.
- "PLANS recognition guide 2020". February 19, 2020.
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