Fuxianhu (888) is the supply ship built by the Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the PLA Navy. The ship was launched on 25 December 2006 and commissioned by the South Sea Fleet in 2007. Fuxianhu was based on the hull design and propulsion system of the Qiandaohu (Fuchi) class fleet replenishment ship, but with a smaller displacement (~15,000 tonnes).
The front view of the PLA Navy Fuxianhu (888) supply ship (Source: Chinese Internet)
The ship was designed to transport personnel and supplies from mainland to the remote islands in the South China Sea. Unlike the normal replenishment ship, Fuxianhu does not have the fuel and stores rigs for underway replenishment. Instead, the ship carries six four landing craft (LCVP) at amidships and two small utility boats at stern to ferry personnel and supplies between the mother ship and shore. The ship replaced the older Dayuan class supply ships built in the 1980s for the similar role.
Fuxianhu has a large single-spot flight deck to support one medium-size helicopter such as Z-8 and Ka-28, but has no hanger. Its armament includes a Type 76F twin-37mm AAA gun, with a range of 8.5km for airborne targets.
Fuxianhu does not have the fuel and stores rigs for underway replenishment. instead, it is equipped with four LCVP and two utility boats to ferry personnel and supplies to shore (Source: Chinese Internet)
