Min Jiang-class minelayer
The Min Jiang-class minelayer is a class of minelayers in service with the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) built by Lung Teh Shipbuilding. Naming. The vessels are referred to as the Min Jiang-class by the media however whether that is their official designation remains unknown. The first vessel is designated FMLB-I with FMLB standing for Fast Mine Laying Boat. Design. The Min Jiang-class displaces 347 tons at full load with a maximum speed of 14 knots. Length is 41m. Width is 8.8m. Draft is 1.7m. The vessels have a  precision automatic mine laying system. Besides mines the vessels are equipped with a T-75 cannon and T74 machine guns. Service history. The first vessel was launched in August 2020 at Lung Teh Shipbuilding's Yilan county yard. The second vessel was delivered in September 2021. The ROCN took delivery of the third and fourth vessel in December 2021. The Min Jiang-class replaced converted amphibious landing craft in the minelaying role.