China, ROK maritime authorities conduct joint patrol

China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Saturday concluded a joint maritime law enforcement patrol in the provisional measures zone designated under the China-ROK Fishery agreement, said the China Coast Guard (CCG).

The CCG vessel Changshan and the ROK fisheries guidance vessel Mugunghwa 42 took part in the patrol operation. Lasting more than 210 hours and covering over 1,200 nautical miles, the ten-day patrol aimed to maintain fishing order in the patrolled water area.

Personnel from both countries observed and recorded the activities of 123 fishing vessels, issued verbal reminders and guidance to 74, and boarded three for inspections. Fishing operations in the patrolled waters were generally in order, the CCG said.