22 Oct 2024 | 02:36 AM UTC
China: Officials imposing maritime exclusion area in East China Sea Oct. 22 for live-fire exercise
China imposing maritime exclusion area in East China Sea through 13:00 Oct. 22 for drills. Maritime disruptions possible.
The Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) is imposing a maritime exclusion area in the East China Sea off the east coast of Fujian Province through 13:00 Oct. 22. The exclusion area is due to live-fire drills occurring in waters near Niushan Island, Pingtan, Fujian Province.
Authorities will enforce an exclusion area of around 150 sq km (58 sq mi). MSA will prohibit civilian vessels from entering the area throughout the exclusion zone's duration.
The exclusion zone may prompt minor regional maritime shipping delays. Waterways to ports in Fuzhou and Ningde in mainland China, as well as Taipei and Keelung in Taiwan, could experience disruptions in shipping traffic.
Plan for potential shipping congestion and delays. If possible, consider alternative transport for time-sensitive cargo.
The live-firing operation follows the passage of US and Canadian ships through the Taiwan Strait Oct. 21. China typically responds to such vessel movements and significant political developments and/or diplomatic visits in Taiwan by carrying out maritime or air exercises.
