The PLA Navy has been renewed with another new Transport for Replenishment of Ships (TRZK) "Delinor" (No. 894) of type 903A. The new 903A was built at the same time in two shipyards - in Guangzhou and Wuhu. Total displacement 23,000 tons. The ship is able to simultaneously transport fuel, dry cargo and ammunition from both sides. One such unit is enough to supply a squadron of destroyers for more than 20 days of continuous activity. The reason for the accelerated construction is simple. In the past, the Chinese navy operated mainly off its coasts. Today, aircraft carrier groups regularly sail to the western Pacific, destroyers and frigates are in regular long-distance service, and units in the Gulf of Aden rotate every 4-6 months. Any such operation requires large amounts of fuel, water and ammunition. Early versions of the TPZK - Type 901 with a displacement of 48,000 tons (two ships only) - they work mainly with aircraft carriers. The main burden of long-term support is carried by the Type 903A. Currently, the Navy has up to 17 supply ships of all types in service. Due to the growing number of aircraft carrier formations and constant presence in remote areas, this is still not enough for China. But Beijing is gradually closing the main deficit of long-distance shipping - logistics. maximum.

The PLA Navy has been renewed with another new Transport for Replenishment of Ships (TRZK) "Delinor" (No. 894) of type 903A. The new 903A was built at the same time in two shipyards - in Guangzhou and Wuhu. Total displacement 23,000 tons. The ship is able to simultaneously transport fuel, dry cargo and ammunition from both sides. One such unit is enough to supply a squadron of destroyers for more than 20 days of continuous activity. The reason for the accelerated construction is simple. In the past, the Chinese navy operated mainly off its coasts. Today, aircraft carrier groups regularly sail to the western Pacific, destroyers and frigates are in regular long-distance service, and units in the Gulf of Aden rotate every 4-6 months. Any such operation requires large amounts of fuel, water and ammunition. Early versions of the TPZK - Type 901 with a displacement of 48,000 tons (two ships only) - they work mainly with aircraft carriers. The main burden of long-term support is carried by the Type 903A. Currently, the Navy has up to 17 supply ships of all types in service. Due to the growing number of aircraft carrier formations and constant presence in remote areas, this is still not enough for China. But Beijing is gradually closing the main deficit of long-distance shipping - logistics. maximum.