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Class overview
BuildersCSBC Corporation, Taiwan
Built2021–present
Planned6[1]
On order5
Completed1
General characteristics
TypeRescue and salvage ship
Displacement3,250 t (3,200 long tons)[2]
Length87 m (285 ft 5 in)[2]
Beam15.5 m (50 ft 10 in)[2]
Speed18 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

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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

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Model of the Da Wu

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

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References

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  1. ^ a b Hsu, Tso-Juei. "Taiwan's CSBC Starts Construction Of New Rescue And Salvage Ship". navalnews.com. Naval News. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Taiwan News Quick Take". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  3. ^ Chen, Kelvin. "Taiwan begins construction of naval auxiliary rescue and salvage ship". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  4. ^ Hsu, Tso-Juei. "New Rescue And Salvage Ship "Da Wu" Delivered To Taiwan's Navy". navalnews.com. Naval News. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  5. ^ Yu, Matt; Lin, Sean. "Navy takes delivery of new rescue and salvage ship: Source". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
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