Galati-class cargo ship

The Galati-class cargo ship (as designated by NATO) is a class of cargo ship of the People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy. Two were converted in the early-1970s from nine ships built in the 1960s at the Santieral Shipyard in Galați, Romania.[1]

Class overview
BuildersSantieral Shipyard, Galați, Romania
Operators People's Liberation Army Navy
In commission1970s–
Completed2
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Displacement5,300 t (5,200 long tons; 5,800 short tons)[1]
Length328 ft (100 m)[1]
Beam45.6 ft (13.9 m)[1]
Draft21.6 ft (6.6 m)[1]
Propulsion
Speed12.5 knots (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph)[1]
Range5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 12 kt[1]
Capacity
  • 3,750 tons cargo[1]
  • 250 tons oil fuel[1]
Complement50[1]

Ships of the class

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Name Hull No. Builder Launched Commissioned Fleet Status Notes
Haiyun 318[1] South Sea Fleet[1]
Haijiu 600[1] South Sea Fleet[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Sharpe, Richard, ed. (1989). Jane's Fighting Ships 1989-1990. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-0886-1.