Second Potential Chinese UUV Mothership Spotted in Guangzhou
A second potential Chinese Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) mothership has been observed in Guangzhou, based on imagery shared on social media. The vessel, potentially constructed at the COMEC shipyard, appears shorter and narrower than a previously reported UUV mothership in Shanghai, with an estimated length of 150 meters. It features a distinct configuration of six lifting masts at the stern, differing from the twelve masts on the Shanghai vessel. The exact purpose and builder require further confirmation through additional imagery, but the design suggests a capability to support very large UUVs.
Why it matters
The vessel's design indicates China's evaluation of very large UUVs, potentially the largest military UUVs globally.
Source: Naval News — read the original
Source published 18 Oct 2026, 15:54 UTC