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Bo Sea Pearl-class ship

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Class overview
Operators People's Liberation Army Navy
General characteristics
TypeRoll-on/roll-off ships
Displacement35,000 long tons (36,000 t)
Length178.8 m (586 ft 7 in)
Beam28 m (91 ft 10 in)
Propulsionmarine diesel
Speed18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph)
Aviation facilitieshelicopter deck

The Bo Sea Pearl class are a series of four roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ships designed for military/civilian dual use built in the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[1][2] In peace time, these ships operates as ROPAX for civilian service, and when activated in national emergencies, these ship would act as RoRo ships for PLAN.[1][2] In their civilian ROPAX role, these ships are designed to carry more than two thousand passengers.[2] Building ships to military requirement cost more than ¥ 60 million in comparison to the less stringent civilian requirement, but this was nonetheless achieved among some opposition.[1] As a result, not only can the three level vehicle decks with clearance of 4.85 meters (15.9 ft) of these ships carry over three hundred vehicles, but they can also handle large equipment or a vehicle that is over 50 meters (160 ft) long, 8 meters (26 ft) wide, and weighs 120 tons. These ships are also equipped with helicopter deck.[2] Specification:[2]

  • Length: 178.8 m (586 ft 7 in)
  • Beam: 28 m (91 ft 10 in)
  • Tonnage: 35,000 GT
  • Speed: 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph)
Name
(English)
Name
(Han 中文)
Tonnage Commissioned Status
Bo Sea Emerald Pearl 渤海翠珠 36,000 gross ton August 8, 2012 Active
Bo Sea Crystal Pearl 渤海晶珠 36,000 gross ton October 10, 2012 Active
Bo Sea Diamond Pearl 渤海钻珠 36,000 gross ton February 2015 Active
Bo Sea Agat Pearl 渤海玛珠 36,000 gross ton March 2015 Active

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bo Sea Pearl roll-on/roll off ship" (in Simplified Chinese). July 13, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Bo Sea Pearl RR ship" (in Simplified Chinese). October 14, 2012.