A 15th Chinese naval squad have departed for escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters. It is expected to arrive at the eastern sea areas of the Gulf of Aden in late August to succeed the 14th escort fleet currently conducting missions in Somali waters, according to Xinhua news agency. The 15th convoy fleet comprises three ships -- amphibious docking vessel Jinggangshan and missile frigate Hengshui from the navy\'s Nanhai Fleet, and supply ship Taihu from the Beihai Fleet -- carrying three helicopters and 800 troops. China sent its first convoy fleet to the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters in December 2008.