The ship was launched 28 July 2012,[1] and handed over to the China Maritime Safety Administration in late April 2013.

It is the first in a new class of 5000 tons patrol ships, being completely fitted out for salvage, deep sea towage and firefighting.

[2] With a length above 100 meters, she belong to the biggest category of ships in the CMSA fleet, that are only tasked to answer the cruise and emergency response calls beyond the waters 50 miles off the shore.

It carries out missions regarding both maritime inspection, safety monitoring, rescue, oil spill detection and handling.

[4] In March 2014, Haixun 01 was sent to participate in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, off the west coast of Australia.