Panshih

The Panshih (AOE-530) is a fast combat support ship operated by the Republic of China Navy (Taiwan). It is designed to provide fuel, ammunition, and dry stores to fleet combatants, significantly extending the operational range and endurance of Taiwanese naval forces. Additionally, the vessel is equipped with advanced medical facilities, enabling it to perform humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.

The vessel was developed under the 'Panshih Project' to address the Republic of China Navy's need for a modern, high-capacity auxiliary support ship to complement the older ROCS Wu Yi. Built by CSBC Corporation in Kaohsiung, construction began in 2012, and the ship was officially commissioned into active service in January 2015. Since its commissioning, the Panshih has regularly served as the flagship for the navy's annual Goodwill Flotilla, conducting long-distance training cruises and international outreach. It remains the largest operational vessel in the Taiwanese navy by displacement.