19 January: Chinese Navy visiting Germany, then Netherlands

Jaap · Post by **Jaap** » 12 Jan 2015, 21:14

For those who didn't go to Portsmouth: The 18. Escort task force of the PLAN with ships 571, 989 and 890 will be visiting Kiel Harbour 19 January until ?
On board are two Super Frelons and one Dauphin a.k.a. Z8J (9517/9557) and Z9C (9317) of the 9th Div/26th Reg of the South Sea Fleet.

Jaap · Post by **Jaap** » 13 Jan 2015, 08:02

Jaap wrote:For those who didn't go to Portsmouth: The 18. Escort task force of the PLAN with ships 571, 989 and 890 will be visiting Kiel Harbour 19 January until ?
On board are two Super Frelons and one Dauphin a.k.a. Z8J (9517/9557) and Z9C (9317) of the 9th Div/26th Reg of the South Sea Fleet.

Basically it came from: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-la ... aval-ships

But a pm states:

Unfortunately incorrect as they will go to Hamburg instead. 19-24 January with an open day at 22nd 10-12 and 14-16.
After that they will also visit the Netherlands, France and Greece.

Which might save another trip!

Antheii · Post by **Antheii** » 13 Jan 2015, 10:56

The Chinese embassy in Germany has more details;

From 19 to 24 January visit to Hamburg. The vessels will be opened to the public on the 22nd, from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00h.

For more info, see http://www.china-botschaft.de/det/sgyw/t1227450.htm (in German).

It also confirms visits to the Netherlands, France and Greece are in the pipeline.

frank kramer · Post by **frank kramer** » 15 Jan 2015, 22:17

According to Dutch press (Telegraaf), the PLAN ships will visit the port of Rotterdam between January 26 and 30. The amphibious landing ship will be open to the public on Wednesday January 28 from 09.00 to 11.00 and 14.00-16.00 if I'm correct.

Jaap · Post by **Jaap** » 15 Jan 2015, 22:42

Additional information will be posted here: http://forum.scramble.nl/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=111840

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