Da Wu-class rescue and salvage ship

The Da Wu class are a class of Taiwanese naval rescue and salvage ships. The lead vessel, Da Wu (大武, ARS-571), was delivered to the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) in 2024.

Class overview
Builders	CSBC Corporation, Taiwan
Built	2021–present
Planned	6[1]
On order	5
Completed	1
General characteristics
Type	Rescue and salvage ship
Displacement	3,250 t (3,200 long tons)[2]
Length	87 m (285 ft 5 in)[2]
Beam	15.5 m (50 ft 10 in)[2]
Speed	18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)[2]

History

Construction began in 2021^[1] and the keel of the lead vessel, Da Wu (大武, ARS-571), was laid in 2022.^[3] Da Wu was delivered by CSBC Corporation, Taiwan in 2024.^[4]

Description

Model of the Da Wu

Vessels of the class are equipped with a diving bell capable of operating at 100 meters (330 ft). They also have a remote operated vehicle capable of operating at 500 meters (1,600 ft).^[2]

The Da Wu is 87 meters (285 ft 5 in) long, 15.5 meters (50 ft 10 in) wide and displaces 3,250 metric tons (3,200 long tons).^[5]

Ships of class

Pennant Number	Name	Builder	Launched	Commissioned	Status	Note
ARS-571	Da Wu	CSBC Corporation, Taiwan	23 October 2024 [6]	31 October 2025	Active

See also

• Safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship
• Geo Barents
• ERV Nene Hatun
• ROCS Ta Kuan