Chung Haejin Class ASR
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Chung Haejin Class ASR (Hangul
: 청해진급 잠수함 구조함) is a Submarine rescue ship
class of the Republic of Korea Navy
. Only one ship has been built in her class, the ROKS Chung Haejin (ASR 21), in 1995. Its operations include rescuing trapped sailors in submarines, naval operation support for submarines, underwater research and mapping support, and recovery of sunk vessels. It is equipped with a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle
(DSRV) that operates up to 500 meters, and a rescue chamber that holds up to 9 people.
Once all 9 Sohn Wonyil class
submarines are delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy
, another ASR ship of the same class is planned to be built.
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 청해진급 잠수함 구조함) is a Submarine rescue ship
Submarine rescue ship
A Submarine rescue ship serves as a surface support ship for submarine rescue and deep-sea salvage operations. Methods employed are the McCann Rescue Chamber, Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles and deep sea diving operations....
class of the Republic of Korea Navy
Republic of Korea Navy
The Republic of Korea Navy or the ROK Navy is the branch of the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization...
. Only one ship has been built in her class, the ROKS Chung Haejin (ASR 21), in 1995. Its operations include rescuing trapped sailors in submarines, naval operation support for submarines, underwater research and mapping support, and recovery of sunk vessels. It is equipped with a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle
A Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle is a type of Deep Submergence Vehicle used for rescue of downed submarines and clandestine missions. While DSRV is the term most often used by the United States Navy other nations have different designations for their vehicles.- Chinese models :The People's...
(DSRV) that operates up to 500 meters, and a rescue chamber that holds up to 9 people.
Once all 9 Sohn Wonyil class
Type 214 submarine
The Type 214 is a diesel-electric submarine developed by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH . It features diesel propulsion with an air-independent propulsion system using Siemens polymer electrolyte membrane hydrogen fuel cells...
submarines are delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy
Republic of Korea Navy
The Republic of Korea Navy or the ROK Navy is the branch of the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization...
, another ASR ship of the same class is planned to be built.
- Notable Operations
- salvaged a Yugo classYugo class submarineThe Yugo class submarine is a class of four midget submarines used primarily for infiltration and espionage by North Korea. The class is so named because it was built to plans supplied to North Korea by Yugoslavia in 1965. This class is actually a family of midget submarines for that not all are...
North Korean submarine in 1998 - salvaged Chamsuri class patrol boat #357 that was sunk during the naval clash in 2002 with North Korea
- salvaged a Yugo class
| Hull no. | Name | Launched | Commissioned | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASR 21 | Chung Hae Jin (청해진) | 1995 | 1991 |
See also
- Submarine rescue shipSubmarine rescue shipA Submarine rescue ship serves as a surface support ship for submarine rescue and deep-sea salvage operations. Methods employed are the McCann Rescue Chamber, Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles and deep sea diving operations....
- Republic of Korea NavyRepublic of Korea NavyThe Republic of Korea Navy or the ROK Navy is the branch of the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization...