The Naval Vessels Naming Regulation (Chinese: 海军舰艇命名条例; pinyin: Hǎijūn Jiàntǐng Mìngmíng Tíaolì) is the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's regulation for naming its vessels. The regulation was published on 18 November 1978, and updated on 10 July 1986.[1]
Nomenclature
edit| Type | Named after |
|---|---|
| Larger than cruisers | Names decided by the State Council[1] |
| Cruisers | Provinces[1] |
| Destroyers | Large- and medium-sized cities[1] |
| Frigates | Medium- and small-sized cities[1] |
| Nuclear submarines | Changzheng (Chinese: 长征; pinyin: Chángzhēng; lit. 'Long March') followed by a serial number[1] |
| Conventional submarines | Changcheng (Chinese: 长城; pinyin: Chángchēng; lit. 'Great Wall') followed by a serial number[1] |
| Mine warfare ships | Zhou[1] |
| Submarine chasers and missile boats | Counties[1] |
| Large amphibious warfare ships | Mountains[1] |
| Other amphibious warfare ships | Rivers[1] |
| Replenishment ships | Lakes[1] |
| Training ships | Persons[1] |
| Auxiliaries | The name of the operating area and function followed by a serial number[1] |