Japanese patrol vessel Akatsuki explained

Akatsuki (PLH-34) is a currently operated by the Japanese Coast Guard.

Construction and career

Akatsuki was laid down on 16 February 2018 and launched on 10 April 2020 by Mitsubishi, Nagasaki. She was commissioned on 16 February 2021.^{[1] [2]}

References

Bibliography

• Kaijin-sha. July 2018. Ships of Japan Coast Guard - Patrol Vessels. Ships of the World. 881. 39–90. Kaijin-sha. . ja.
• Kaijin-sha. October 2020. Ships of Japan Coast Guard - Patrol Vessels. Ships of the World. 933. 39–90. Kaijin-sha. . ja.
• Masami. Nakanomyo. November 2015. History of shipboard guns on JCG's patrol vessels. Ships of the World. 825. 168–173. Kaijin-sha. . ja.

Notes and References

1. Web site: ships03. 「れいめい」型ＰＬＨ「あかつき」進水！. 2021-05-04. 世界の艦船. ja.
2. Web site: ships03. ヘリ巡「あかつき」竣工. 2021-05-04. 世界の艦船. ja.