The People's Government of Liuheng Town in China's Zhejiang province has entered into agreements with Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding on the construction of five new patrol vessels.
The orders are for a 49.9-metre vessel and four 16.15-metre boats. Both variants will be powered by two main engines driving propellers and will also also be equipped with dual rudders for enhanced manoeuvrability.
The 49.9-metre vessel will be of welded steel construction and will have a speed of 17 knots and a range of more than 1,300 nautical miles, thus making it suitable for offshore operations.
The four 16.15-metre boats will each have a steel hull, an aluminium superstructure, a draught of only 1.85 metres, and a speed of 20 knots. The vessels will be operated primarily in coastal waters.
The five vessels will be used for maritime safety patrols, vessel traffic management, and inspections.
The vessels will be operated in the waters off Putuo District in Zhoushan City, where the town of Liuheng is located.