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Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Company Ltd. (WSIC) received an order of 2.5 billion yuan (US$ 402 million) to build nine public service vessels, including five ships with a tonnage of 3,000 tons and four ships with a tonnage of 5,000 tons.

Maritime administration officials salute at the launching ceremony of patrol vessel Haixun01, Wuhan of Hubei province, July 28, 2012. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Chinese patrol ship 3,000-ton-class "Haijian 50" and 5,000-ton-class "Haixun 01" were chosen as the parent ships.

"Haijian 50," China's largest patrol ship with a tonnage of 3,980 tonnes, was delivered by WSIC in 2010. It has been deployed on several occasions to patrol the Diaoyu Islands and other Chinese waters, and guard the country's territorial rights and marine interests.

"Haixun 01," a rescue vessel with a tonnage of 5,418 tonnes, was launched in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, on July 28, 2012. The ship can accommodate up to 200 people rescued at sea and offers basic treatment and surgery facilities. Aside from rescue missions, the vessel can tow damaged ships and has fire response capabilities.

Both "Haijian 50" and "Haixun 01" can support helicopter landing and take-off.

It is reported that the Chinese government is drafting plans to offer additional policy support to the shipbuilding industry.

Insiders say that the shipbuilding industry is of great importance to China's national defense and economic development. New plans will promote technology innovation and industrial development.

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