Haixun-31 undertakes maiden mission in South China Sea
Haixun-31, China's largest marine inspection vessel and its equipped helicopter during patrol in the sea area in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, March 23, 2005. Haixun-31 currently boasts largest displacement and most advanced equipment in China. The mission is the ship's first since it joined the patrol fleet in South China Sea one month ago.