Anping-class offshore patrol vessel
The Anping-class is a class of offshore patrol vessels manufactured by Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company for the Coast Guard Administration of Taiwan. Overview. The class is based on the Tuo Chiang-class corvette of the Republic of China Navy but lacks the 76mm main gun and has modifications for use in the law enforcement role. They are fitted for but not with the HF-3 and HF-2 anti-ship missiles with the same capacity as the Tuo Chiang-class. In wartime they would serve as fast attack craft. History. Construction of the first vessel  began in January 2019 at the Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company’s Kaohsiung shipyard. Vessels. A total of twelve vessels are planned. CG 601. CG 601 Anping was launched on April 27, 2020 and entered service in December 11, 2020. CG 602. CG 602 Chengkung was launched in December 2020 and entered service in June 25, 2021. She was delivered four months ahead of schedule. She is based in the Port of Hualien. CG 603. CG 603 Tamsui was delivered in October 2021. Based in Northern Taiwan. CG 605. CG 605 Cijin was launched in October 2021. Despite being the fourth  ship of the class she is numbered 605 due to the number 4 being considered unlucky in Taiwanese culture.