Siraya-class offshore patrol vessel

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The Siraya class is a class of Taiwanese offshore patrol vessels. The first ship of a planned six in the class was launched in 2025.

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History

Planning for the Siraya class began in 2022 under the Tsai Ing-wen administration, particular consideration was given to the need to be able to operate in icy North Pacific waters. Siraya, the first ship in the class, was launched in November 2025 at CSBC Corporation, Taiwan's shipyard in Kaohsiung. Its launch was attended by President William Lai. [1] The project has a NT$11.7 billion budget. [2]

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Design

The ships are classified by the Taiwanese government as high-latitude oceanic patrol vessels. [2] The ships have a steel hull and a displacement of 5,000 tons. [3]

Naming

The vessels are named after Taiwanese indigenous groups. Siraya is named after the Siraya people. [1] They are the first vessels in Taiwanese service to feature indigenous names. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Sheng-hung, Hung; Chin, Jonathan. "Coast guard launches two patrol vessels". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Strong, Matthew. "Taiwan Coast Guard launches new ships". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  3. ↑ Jung-feng, Chung; Lin, Ko. "CGA patrol boat 'Taipei' commissioned, new vessel 'Siraya' christened". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
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