The China Coast Guard operates a variety of vessels for its duties.
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In addition, the China Coast Guard also operates a handful of Harbin Z-9 and Z-8 helicopters, and a maritime patrol aircraft based on the Harbin Y-12 transport. [1] [2]
The China Coast Guard operates a variety of vessels for its duties.
In addition, the China Coast Guard also operates a handful of Harbin Z-9 and Z-8 helicopters, and a maritime patrol aircraft based on the Harbin Y-12 transport. [1] [2]
As of 2020, the list of various classes of CCG vessels includes: [3] [4] [5]
| Class | Type | Ships | Origin | Displacement (tonnes) | Quantity | Notes |
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| Jiangdao-class originally as Type 056 corvette | Patrol cutter |  China | 1,500 tons | 22 | ||
| Zhongyu-class | Patrol cutter | Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 31001 | China | N/A | 1 | |
| Zhongtao-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | 36+ | ||
| Zhongsui-class | Patrol boat | Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 35199 | China | N/A | 7 | |
| Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 44601 | ||||||
| Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 44602 | ||||||
| Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 44603 | ||||||
| Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 44606 | ||||||
| Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 45003 | ||||||
| Zhong Guo Yu Zheng 45029 | ||||||
| Zhongmel-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | |||
| Zhongke-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | |||
| Yanbing-class | Patrol cutter | Hai Jing 1411 | China | N/A | 1 | |
| Wolei-class | Patrol cutter | Hai Jing 1212 | China | N/A | 1 | |
| Type 618B-II-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | |||
| Shuzao II-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | |||
| Shutu-class | Patrol cutter | China | N/A | |||
| Shaokao-class | Patrol boat | Hai Jing / Zhong Guo Hai Jian | China | N/A | 100+ | |
| Hutao III-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | |||
| Hulai II-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | |||
| Hongshou-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | 15 | ||
| Hongming III-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | 13+ | ||
| Hongming II-class | Patrol boat | China | N/A | 29+ | ||
| Hongda-class | Patrol boat | Hai Jing 35001 | China | N/A | 4 | |
| Hai Jing 44044 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 46001 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 46002 | ||||||
| Hailin II-class | Patrol boat | Hai Guan 881-890 | China | N/A | 13 | Single boat and crane |
| Hai Jing 35089 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 33086 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 31088 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 21091 | ||||||
| Hailin I-class | Patrol boat | Hai Jing 44059 | China | N/A | 30 | dual boat ramps |
| Hai Jing 44068 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 44069 | ||||||
| Hai Guan 853-880 | ||||||
| Haijian-class | Patrol cutter | Hai Jing 1118 | China | N/A | 4 | |
| Hai Jing 2149 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 3172 | ||||||
| Hai Jing 3174 | ||||||
| Dalang I-class | Patrol cutter | China | N/A | 1 | ||
| Zhaotou-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 2901 Haijing 3901 | China | 12,000 tonnes | 2 | World's largest coast guard class. [6] |
| Shuoshi II-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 1501 Haijing 2501 Haijing 2502 Haijing 3501 | China | 5,500 tonnes | 4 | |
| Kanjie-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 2506 | China | 5,000 tonnes | 1 | Former Hydrographic survey ship Li Siguang (871) |
| Zhaolai-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 1401 Haijing 2401 Haijing 3401 Haijing 3402 | China | 4,896 tonnes | 4 | |
| Zhaoduan-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 31301 Haijing 31302 Haijing 31303 Haijing 46301 Haijing 46302 Haijing 46303 | China | 4,000+ tonnes | 6 | |
| Shucha I-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 3383 Haijing 2350 | China | 3,980 tonnes | 2 | |
| Shucha II-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 1305 Haijing 1306 Haijing 1307 Haijing 2305 Haijing 2306 Haijing 2307 Haijing 2308 Haijing 3306 Haijing 3307 Haijing 3308 | China | 3,980 tonnes | 10 | |
| Zhaochang-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 2301 | China | 3,876 tonnes | 1 | |
| Tuzhong-class | Patrol cutter | Haijian 1310 Haijian 2337 Haijian 3367 | China | 3,600 tonnes | 3 | |
| Zhaoyu-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 1301 Haijing 1302 Haijing 1303 Haijing 1304 Haijing 2302 Haijing 2303 Haijing 2304 Haijing 3301 Haijing 3303 Haijing 3304 Haijing 3305 Haijing 46305 | China | 3,450 tonnes | 12 | |
| Haiyang-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 3368 | China | 3,325 tonnes | 1 | |
| Zhaojun-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 21111 Haijing 33111 Haijing 35111 Haijing 37111 Haijing 44111 Haijing 46111 Haijing 46112 Haijing 46113 | China | 2,700 tonnes | 8 | |
| Jiangwei I-class | Frigate | Haijing 31239 Haijing 31240 Haijing 31241 | China | 2,250 tonnes | 3 | Former PLAN ships. |
| Shuwu-class | Patrol cutter | Haijian 1115 Haijian 2151 Haijian 3184 | China | 1,819 tonnes | 3 | |
| Zhaotim-class | Patrol cutter | Yuzheng 45005 Yuzheng 45013 Yuzheng 45036 Haijing 1102 Haijing 1103 Haijing 1104 Haijing 3105 Haijing 3106 Haijing 21115 Haijing 31115 Haijing 33115 Haijing 46115 | China | 1,764 tonnes | 12 | |
| Shusheng-class | Patrol cutter | Haijian 1010 Haijian 3015 Haijian 7008 Haijian 9010 Haijing 2115 | China | 1,750 tonnes | 5 | |
| Haixun II-class | Patrol cutter | Haijian 31101 | China | 1,500 tonnes | 1 | |
| Zhaogao-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 33103 Haijing 44104 Haijing 46104 | China | 1,500 tonnes | 3 | |
| Shuke III-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 2112 Haijing 2113 Haijing 3111 Haijing 3112 Haijing 3113 Haijian 1001 Haijian 1002 Haijian 1013 Haijian 2032 Haijian 2168 Haijian 2169 Haijian 4001 Haijian 4002 Haijian 4072 Yuzheng 46016 | China | 1,327 tonnes | 15 | |
| Shuke II-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 1123 Haijing 1126 Haijing 2168 Haijing 3175 | China | 1,317 tonnes | 4 | |
| Shuke I-class | Patrol cutter | Haijing 1127 | China | 1,317 tonnes | 1 | |
| Shuyou-class | Patrol cutter | Haijian 1117 Haijian 2146 Haijian 3171 | China | 1,111 tonnes | 3 | |
| Zhaodai-class | Patrol cutter | Haijian 1112 Haijian 2101 Haijian 2102 Haijian 3103 | China | 1,111 tonnes | 4 | |
| Zhaoming-class | Patrol cutter | Haijian 1116 Haijian 3101 Haijian 3102 | China | 997 tonnes | 3 | |
| Hutao I-class | Patrol boat | Haijian 21105 Haijian 31103 Haijian 33104 Haijian 35104 Haijian 44106 Haijian 45103 | China | 600 tonnes | 6 | |
| Kaobo-class | Patrol boat | Haijian 201 Haijian 202 Haijian 301 Haijian 302 Haijian 303 | China | 500 tonnes | 5 | |
| Zhongeng-class | Patrol boat | Yuzheng 13001 Yuzheng 21001 Yuzheng 32501 Yuzheng 33001 Yuzheng 33006 Yuzheng 35001 Yuzheng 37008 Yuzheng 44061 Yuzheng 45001 Yuzheng 46012 | China | 230 tonnes | 10 | |
| Zhaowu-class | Patrol cutter | China | N/A | 1 |
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