Type 903 Supply Ship Honghu (Hull 906) at a Naval Port in Zhanjiang: CCTV
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The People's Liberation Army Navy's Southern Theater Command hosted a five-day public open house. The event aimed to showcase modern naval equipment and engage the local community. It ran from April 23rd to 27th at a naval port in Zhanjiang, a port city on the southwestern panhandle of Guangdong province in south China.
Three active warships were accessible for public tours during the event. These included:
Type 052D guided-missile frigate Jiaozuo (Hull 163)
Type 903A comprehensive supply ship Honghu (Hull 906)
Type 071 amphibious transport dock Qilian Shan (Hull 985)
Honghu (Hull 906)
The domestically built Honghu replenishment ship attracted significant attention from attendees. This vessel has completed three separate anti-piracy escort missions in the Gulf of Aden. Onboard activities included educational displays and interactive exhibits for visitors.
PLANS Honghu (AOR 906), is a Type 903 comprehensive supply ship designed and constructured by our country, it was launched in June 2015, and commissioned in July, 2016.
Basic Performance
PLANS Honghu is 180 meters long, 25 meters wide, 33 meters high. She has a maximum draft of 10 meters and a maximum displacement of more than 20,000 tons.
Power System
She is equipped with the national production of medium speed diesel engine driven double shafts-, double propellers, double rudders power gear.
Weapon System
PLANS Honghu equipped with 2 laser sights and 4 single-barrel 30 millimeter ship guns. PLANS Honghu can fulfill the mission of self-defence and strike against small surface targets at close range, floating mines, low-altitude incoming aircraft etc.
Replenishment Capability
PLANS Honghu has the supply capacity of two sides, three directions and four stations at the same time. She can supply fuel, fresh water, food, ammunition and other materials to the formation through abeam, astern, vertical, and other ways.
These open house events allow the PLA Navy to connect with the public. They also serve to demonstrate naval developments and operational readiness to a domestic audience.
source: https://tv.cctv.com/2025/04/26/VIDEPMM12V95vvyR9y3IopTX250426.shtml
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