The Yushan warship held a handover ceremony today.

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[Reporter Wu Shuwei / Kaohsiung Report] The national shipbuilding policy has entered a new milestone. The first 10,000-ton amphibious dock transport ship "Yushan Warship", which was independently developed and built by Taiwan, was delivered today by President Tsai Ing-wen.

President Tsai said in his speech that in the future, the Yushan warship can perform the tasks of supplying supplies and personnel to the outlying islands in peacetime, as well as performing disaster relief and emergency medical work. A transport ship that shows the Navy's ability to "relieve disasters in peacetime and fight in wartime".

The delivery ceremony of the "Yushan Warship" was held this morning at the Kaohsiung Port of Taiwan International Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. It was chaired by President Tsai. Admiral Mei Jiashu, Commander of the Navy, and Xu Yanting, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, were present.

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President Tsai mentioned in his speech that the first 10,000-ton amphibious dock transport ship "Yushan Warship", which was independently developed and built by Taiwan, was officially delivered today. The goals of "independence" and "national shipbuilding" continue to move forward.

President Tsai said that against China's military threats, only by strengthening self-defense capabilities can there be real peace.

Implementing national defense independence and equipping the national army with the best equipment to defend the country is the government's unchanging policy and determination. In the future, the Yushan warship can perform the tasks of supplying materials and personnel to the outlying islands in peacetime; when disasters occur, it can also Take on disaster relief and emergency medical work.

In wartime, it can be organized into a task force for amphibious reinforcements.

President Tsai said, "We can say that the Yushan warship is a transport ship that can specifically demonstrate the navy's ability to "relieve disasters in peacetime and fight in wartime."

She also mentioned that some naval officers and soldiers voluntarily requested to be transferred to the Yushan warship, hoping to accept the challenge of receiving the ship to improve their professional ability. With confidence, no matter what difficulties, we can overcome them one by one.”

Finally, President Tsai hoped that the navy, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Taiwan Shipping Company will continue to work hard so that all the construction projects of national ships can be successfully completed as scheduled.

Defend the country for the ROC National Army and add strength.

The Navy stated that the "Yushan Warship" has gone through the stages of equipment inspection and testing, personnel training, sea trials and project preparation. "(YUSHAN), the first captain was Colonel Chen Mingze.

It is reported that the Yushan ship is equipped with four 8-unit "Haijian II" anti-aircraft missiles, a total of 32 anti-aircraft missiles.

The Taiwan ship said that the Yushan ship has a total length of 153 meters, a ship width of 23 meters, a full displacement of 10,600 tons, a maximum speed of 21.5 knots, and an actual measurement of 22.1 knots.

There are also 5 LCM landing boats in this "Yushan Warship" bid, which are different from the traditional parallel bottom and have a V-shaped bottom design. The speed of the ship is higher than 21 knots when fully loaded; the main function of LCM is to land in wartime During this period, it can support outlying island transportation. Its inner deck space can accommodate 2 Humvees or 1 15-ton wheeled vehicle, 5 LCMs, 4 of which will be placed in the "Yushan Warship" dock, and 1 For shore storage.

After President Tsai Ing-wen presided over the handover ceremony, he entered the Yushan ship for a tour.

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There are also 5 LCM landing boats under the contract of "Yushan Warship", 4 of which will be placed in the "Yushan Warship" dock, and one is for shore storage.

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President Tsai Ing-wen (center) presides over the delivery ceremony of the Yushan warship today, and witnesses the delivery of the certificate from the chairman of the Taiwanese ship (left) to Admiral Mei Jiashu (right), commander of the Navy.

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The Yushan ship is equipped with 76 guns and phalanx quick guns, and has basic sea and air defense capabilities.

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President Tsai Ing-wen waves to reporters on the starboard observation deck of the Yushan ship.

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President Tsai Ing-wen took a group photo with representatives of the officers and soldiers of the Yushan warship.

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