The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently took delivery of a new fisheries enforcement vessel built by Jianglong Shipbuilding.
China Fishery Administration 33233 (中国渔政33233; Zhongguo Yuzheng 33233) has an LOA of 43.5 metres (143 feet), a beam of 6.5 metres (21 feet), a displacement of 200 tons, and two main engines that drive propellers to deliver a top speed of 22 knots.
The vessel is optimised for operation on coastal and inter-island routes, thus expanding her coverage when conducting fisheries patrols and inspections.
The vessel is equipped with optoelectronic devices, surveillance cameras, scientific monitoring systems, and remote conferencing systems for real-time video interaction.
Onboard facilities include a conference room and a mess, enabling operation in offshore waters for sustained periods.
In addition to performing fisheries enforcement and inspection duties, the vessel can also be used for pollution response and as a support platform for research activities and activities in the offshore energy industry.
China Fishery Administration 33233 will be deployed primarily in the waters around the Zhoushan Islands in Zhejiang province.
| China Fishery Administration 33233 | |
|---|---|
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Type of vessel: | Fisheries enforcement and research support vessel |
| Flag: | China |
| Owner: | Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China |
| Builder: | Jianglong Shipbuilding, China |
| Length overall: | 43.5 metres (143 feet) |
| Beam: | 6.5 metres (21 feet) |
| Displacement: | 200 tons |
| Main engines: | 2 |
| Propulsion: | 2 x propellers |
| Maximum speed: | 22 knots |
| Accommodation: | Conference room; mess |
| Operational area: | Zhejiang, China |