Is China Building the World's Largest Naval Support Ship? The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has been expanding its reach beyond China's territorial waters and into the open seas.
The latest development is a massive ship currently under construction at one of China's state owned shipyards, with photos released by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation suggesting it will be the largest naval support ship in the world.
As the PLAN shifts towards blue water operations, auxiliary ships like this mega replenisher become increasingly crucial.