China gets new Type 901 fast replenishment ship

A Type 901 fast replenishment ship of the PLA Navy. Photo c/o Navy Recognition.

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) received a second Type 901 fast replenishment ship, which was reported to have been commissioned in December 2018.

The ship, with hull number 967, is believed to be named Chagan Hu.

The Type 901 fast replenishment ships are designed to provide support to aircraft carrier battle groups, which China plans to increase in numbers in the next decade. They can provide oil and aviation fuel via five liquid transfer stations, and also for replenishing munitions, food and stores using two solid supply transfer rigs.

The ship was built by Guangzhou Shipbuilding International, and are 240 meters long, displaces at 45,000 tons, can reach speeds of up to 25 knots, and are equipped with aviation facilities for at least two Z-8 medium helicopters.



[1] IHS Jane’s
[2] China Defense Blog