The Min Jiang-class minelayer is a class of minelayers in service with the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) built by Lung Teh Shipbuilding.
The vessels are referred to as the Min Jiang-class by the media. However, the official class designation remains unknown. The first vessel is designated FMLB-I, with FMLB standing for Fast Mine Laying Boat.[1] It is assumed that the other minelayers have a similar designation
The Min Jiang-class displaces 347 tons at full load, with a maximum speed of 14 knots. Length is 41m, width is 8.8m and draft is 1.7m.[2]
The vessels have a precision automatic mine laying system. In addition to its mines, the vessels are equipped with a T-75 cannon and T74 machine guns. These are most likely intended to be used in the anti-aircraft role or against small boat swarms
The first vessel was launched in August 2020 at Lung Teh Shipbuilding's Yilan County Shipyard.[3]
The second vessel was delivered in September 2021,[4] and the ROCN took delivery of the third and fourth vessel in December 2021.[5]
The Min Jiang-class replaced converted amphibious landing craft in the minelaying role.[6]