Direct Hit on the Maritime Training Ground! The Shocking Scene of Multi-Ship Coordinated Resupply Arrives

Authors | Zhang Lingkai, Wei Wei, Yi Hui

Recently, a certain unit of the Northern Theater Command Navy

the comprehensive supply ship Dongpinghu

traveled through multiple training sea areas

successively providing horizontal, vertical, and alongside replenishment

for several vessels including the Lhasa and Urumqi

to comprehensively test the fleet's long-range support capabilities

and multi-type ship joint operational levels

sharpening the soldiers' practical support skills

The Navy's Dongpinghu (bottom left) conducts horizontal replenishment with the Lhasa (bottom right) and vertical replenishment with the Urumqi (top right). Zhou Yuanzhi Photo

"Deploy for at-sea replenishment!"

With the commander's order

the Dongpinghu quickly adjusted its speed and course

hoisted the replenishment signal flags

and the crew rapidly deployed the replenishment equipment

with fuel hoses, dry goods transfer lines, and other gear quickly prepared

a multi-directional coordinated replenishment training

unfolded amidst the waves

At the replenishment site

the Lhasa moved left out of formation

occupying the left side replenishment position of the Dongpinghu

after stabilizing its course and speed

the crew operated the replenishment gantry

accurately launching the towing gun

quickly connecting the carrying line and fuel hose

fuel, fresh water, and other supplies

were continuously delivered to the Lhasa through the pipeline

The Navy's Lhasa (right) quickly occupied the left side replenishment position of the Dongpinghu. Li Xiang Photo

Meanwhile, the Dongpinghu released the fuel hose from its stern

after the Urumqi occupied the vertical replenishment position

it accurately retrieved and connected

achieving efficient fuel replenishment while underway

The Navy's Dongpinghu conducts vertical replenishment for the Urumqi (center). Xiao Bowen Photo

The Navy's Dongpinghu (middle bottom) conducts horizontal replenishment for the Lhasa (bottom right) and vertical replenishment for the Urumqi (top left). Zhou Yuanzhi Photo

Alongside replenishment operations are challenging and require high coordination

the Beiduo 712 received the order and quickly entered a state of readiness

the crew closely monitored the sea conditions

precisely calculating the relative position and speed difference between the two ships

stably adjusting their posture amidst the wave interference

and accurately docking with the Dongpinghu

After docking, the crew quickly completed the tasks of securing lines, connecting interfaces

and equipment debugging

successfully initiating the alongside replenishment process

The Navy's Dongpinghu (rear) conducts alongside replenishment with the Beiduo 712 (front). Yi Hui Photo

The Navy's Dongpinghu (bottom) conducts alongside replenishment with the Beiduo 712 (top). Yi Hui Photo

This training simulated a complex sea condition environment

simultaneously conducting horizontal, vertical, and alongside replenishment methods

covering multiple types of vessels and various supplies

focusing on honing the crew's rapid response

precise operation, and coordination capabilities

testing the Dongpinghu

as a "mobile logistics base at sea"

for its all-time, all-domain support effectiveness

During the training, the crew strictly followed operational procedures

closely coordinated and precisely handled

effectively responding to wave impacts, vessel position deviations, and other emergencies

ensuring the safety and efficiency of the replenishment operations

The Navy's Dongpinghu conducts horizontal replenishment for the Zhuzhou ship. Li Xiang Photo

The Navy's Dongpinghu conducts horizontal replenishment for the Heze ship (right). Xiao Bowen Photo

At-sea replenishment is an important guarantee for the sustained operations

of long-range naval task forces

The leadership of this unit stated

that this multi-method coordinated replenishment training

effectively enhanced the Dongpinghu's coordination support level

with various operational vessels

accumulating replenishment experience in complex environments

and laying a solid support foundation for the fleet's execution of

diverse tasks such as long-range operations and emergency responses

In the next steps, they will continue to focus on real combat

constantly strengthening the relevance and effectiveness of replenishment training

and promoting the enhancement of at-sea support capabilities towards practical and refined levels