On March 4, the Dongjiakou Maritime Safety Administration collaborated with the Ocean Development Bureau of Qingdao West Coast New Area to conduct a special joint maritime patrol and law enforcement operation. The initiative focused on three key areas: improving navigational conditions, preventing collisions between merchant and fishing vessels, and implementing precise oversight of operational safety to ensure the sustained stability of the maritime traffic environment.
The patrol concentrated on critical zones in the southern waters of Qingdao, including shipping lanes, major anchorages, and the Lingshan Channel. A comprehensive inspection was carried out on the operational status of navigation aids and facilities along the routes to guarantee the smooth functioning of these vital maritime lifelines.
In areas with high traffic density of commercial and fishing vessels, as well as along customary routes, law enforcement officers used very high frequency (VHF) radio to broadcast real-time navigational safety alerts to passing ships. Vessels were reminded to strictly adhere to collision avoidance rules, particularly during periods of low visibility. Inspections were conducted to verify compliance with regulations, including mandatory VHF watchkeeping, proper operation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), and accurate reporting of port entry and exit details. Additionally, checks were performed to assess the implementation of workplace safety responsibilities by maritime enterprises, aiming to prevent and mitigate waterway safety risks at their source.
The joint patrol operation utilized the patrol vessel "Haixun 0571" equipped with a maritime drone, working in coordination with a land-based vessel traffic service center. This integrated approach established a comprehensive "land-sea-air" monitoring system over the jurisdictional waters. The operation involved 17 law enforcement personnel, covered a patrol distance of 50 nautical miles, coordinated port traffic management on five occasions, conducted VHF radio checks with 29 merchant and fishing vessels, and removed seven fishing boats that were obstructing navigation, thereby ensuring stable maritime traffic order in the region.
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