Chinese cutter Haixun 01

Haixun 01 is a Chinese 5000 tonne-class cutter, with a length of and a displacement of 5,418 tons. She is part of the Shanghai MSA.

History

The ship was launched 28 July 2012, and handed over to the China [Maritime Safety Administration] in late April 2013. In January 2013, China ordered the build of four extra identical ships to Haixun 01.

Design

The home port of the ship is Shanghai. According to the head of the Shanghai Maritime Bureau, which will manage the ship, it is the first Chinese patrol ship to simultaneously incorporate marine inspection and rescue functions. It carries out missions regarding both maritime inspection, safety monitoring, rescue, oil spill detection and handling. The ship also has a helipad.

Operations

In March 2014, Haixun 01 was sent to participate in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, off the west coast of Australia. In May 2024, the ship took part in a search and rescue drill in waters off Kinmen.