 There are a total of four transfer stations, with dry cargo transfer station followed by liquid cargo transfer station, which is exactly the opposite of arrangement of other replenishment ships in Chinese service, which is the major reason for China to indigenously develop the third generation replenishment ship.A total of 9,630 tons of fuel can be carried, and with other dry cargoes such as food and ammunition, the total provision Type 908 can supply is 23,000 tons.In January, 1993, China received the notification from Thai government, informing the former's intention to purchase a replenishment ship for its light aircraft carrier fleet.