Da Wu-class rescue and salvage ship
Class of Taiwanese naval ships
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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.
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Da Wu (ARS-571) | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | CSBC Corporation, Taiwan |
| Built | 2021–present |
| Planned | 6[1] |
| On order | 5 |
| Completed | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Rescue and salvage ship |
| Displacement | 3,250 t (3,200 long tons)[2] |
| Length | 87 m (285 ft 5 in)[2] |
| Beam | 15.5 m (50 ft 10 in)[2] |
| Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)[2] |
History
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
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]
Ships of class
| Pennant Number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Status | Note |
| ARS-571 | Da Wu | CSBC Corporation, Taiwan | 23 October 2024 [6] | 31 October 2025 | Active |