Oct.17, Chian Coast Guard 3402 with a displacement of 4,000 tonnes has officially entered into South China Sea fleet.

The CCG-3401 is the fourth ship with a displacement of 4,000 tonnes after the recombination of State Oceanic Administration and the third enforcement ship to enter into South China Sea fleet since the beginning of this year. The CCG-3401 is a multi-functional vessel equipped with advanced law enforcement facilities and is able to meet the need for marine law enforcement tasks, according to the State Oceanic Administration.

The ship will play an important role in reinforcing China's administration of sea waters under its sovereignty, the administration said. It will undertake tasks such as cruise enforcement, marine resources and environment protection, marine incident investigation.