Naval Systems

Haijing 2202

Also known as
  • CCG 2202
  • China Coast Guard 2202
  • Dongtou
  • Haijing 2202
  • Hai Jing 2202

Haijing 2202 is a China Coast Guard cutter converted from a former Type 053H2G Jiangwei I-class frigate. Open reporting ties it to patrols near Kinmen in March 2024 and a Taiwan Coast Guard Administration sighting east of Taiwan on June 9, 2026, showing how China repurposes navy hulls for coast guard patrol work.

Haijing 2202, China Coast Guard patrol cutter, Naval Systems
Image source: Wikimedia Commons: Chinese Coast Guard ship during DiREx-15

Role in Conflicts

2015 Various Conflicts
Role in conflict
Law-enforcement patrol presence

Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration reported Haijing 2202 among five Chinese government vessels east of Taiwan on June 9, 2026; Global Times also reported Ship 2202 on patrol near Kinmen in 2024 after refit from a Type 053H2G frigate.

Service Context

Haijing 2202 is a repurposed warship hull rather than a purpose-built coast guard cutter. Open reporting ties the ship to former Type 053H2G frigates that were converted for patrol work.

PointDocumented context
Parent classType 053H2G / Jiangwei I-class frigate
Conversion backgroundThe Diplomat reported two Type 053H2G frigates being turned into coast guard cutters in 2015
Patrol useGlobal Times reported Ship 2202 on patrol near Kinmen in March 2024
Later sightingTaiwan's Coast Guard Administration reported Haijing 2202 east of Taiwan on June 9, 2026

Source labels: The Diplomat: How China Is Expanding Its Coast Guard; Global Times: CCG 2202 and 2203 patrol near Kinmen; Taiwan CGA: Chinese broadcasts to merchant ships.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
China
Type
China Coast Guard patrol cutter
Service note
Former PLAN Type 053H2G frigate converted to China Coast Guard service; documented east of Taiwan in June 2026
Designer
Chinese naval shipbuilding industry
Designed
Late 1980s
Produced
1991-1994
Number built
4 original Type 053H2G frigates
Developed from
Type 053H2G / Jiangwei I-class frigate

Specifications

Class background
Former Type 053H2G / Jiangwei I frigate family
Length
About 112 m
Displacement
About 2,250 tonnes standard and 2,393 tonnes full load
Maximum speed
About 28 knots
Crew
About 170 in frigate configuration
Range
About 5,000 miles
Original armament
YJ-83 anti-ship missiles, HQ-61 SAM launcher, 100 mm gun, and twin 37 mm mounts were removed during coast guard conversion; current fit is not publicly documented
Launch Platforms

Before coast guard conversion, the Type 053H2G hull carried the missile fit associated with the later C-802/YJ-83 family.

Launched itemItem typeLaunch evidence
C-802/Noor anti-ship cruise missile, Anti-ship cruise missile, MunitionsC-802/Noor anti-ship cruise missileAnti-ship missile

Weaponsystems.net lists the Type-053H2G class with 2x3 YJ-8A launchers, and the same missile family is treated as YJ-83 / C-802 in open references.

Sources: Weaponsystems.net: Type-053H2G class, YJ-83 - Weaponsystems.net

Timeline

Haijing 2202 Key Events

  1. Frigate conversion reported

    The Diplomat reported that China was converting two Type 053H2G Jiangwei I-class frigates into coast guard cutters at a Chinese naval yard, with much of the heavy armament removed.

    Sources: The Diplomat: How China Is Expanding Its Coast Guard

  2. Patrol near Kinmen

    Global Times reported CCG Ship 2202 and Ship 2203 on law-enforcement patrol near Kinmen and identified both as refitted Type 053H2G frigates.

    Sources: Global Times: CCG 2202 and 2203 patrol near Kinmen

  3. Reported east of Taiwan

    Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration said Haijing 2202 was among five Chinese government vessels operating east of Taiwan.

    Sources: Taiwan CGA: Chinese broadcasts to merchant ships

Media

Haijing 2202 Images

Haijing 2202, China Coast Guard patrol cutter, Naval Systems - view 1
Source: PLANS Huainan (FFG-540) 20121019.jpg
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Related News

Sources

Taiwan CGA: Chinese broadcasts to merchant shipsPublisher: Taiwan Coast Guard Administration | Note: Supports 2015 Various Conflicts direct use: Taiwan reported Haijing 2202 among five Chinese government vessels operating east of Taiwan on June 9, 2026. | Accessed: 2026-06-24Global Times: CCG 2202 and 2203 patrol near KinmenPublisher: Global Times | Note: Supports 2015 Various Conflicts direct use: Global Times reported Ship 2202 on law-enforcement patrol near Kinmen on March 17, 2024 and identified it as a refitted Type 053H2G frigate. | Accessed: 2026-06-24GlobalSecurity: HQ-61 / Navy DevelopmentPublisher: GlobalSecurity.org | Note: Supports Type 053H2G shipborne HQ-61 development history and the HQ-61B 6-cell launcher fit on the class before conversion. | Accessed: 2026-06-27Weaponsystems.net: Type-053H2G classPublisher: WeaponSystems.net | Note: Supports the Type 053H2G class fit, including the HQ-61B short-range surface-to-air missile arrangement referenced in the historical launch relationship. | Accessed: 2026-06-27YJ-83 - Weaponsystems.netPublisher: WeaponSystems.net | Note: Supports the YJ-83 designation used for the missile family linked to the Type 053H2G class launch fit. | Accessed: 2026-06-28The Diplomat: How China Is Expanding Its Coast GuardPublisher: The Diplomat | Note: Supports Type 053H2G conversion background and class-level characteristics such as range, speed, crew, and removal of much of the original naval armament during conversion. | Accessed: 2026-06-24Wikimedia Commons: Chinese Coast Guard ship during DiREx-15Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance for a China Coast Guard vessel photographed during ARF DiREx-15. | Accessed: 2026-06-25PLANS Huainan (FFG-540) 20121019.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports gallery image provenance for a Type 053H2G frigate photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-26