Ships conduct regular patrols on South China Sea

According to an unnamed CMS official, the team is expected to travel more than nautical 4,500 kilometres during the patrols, adding that formation drills will be conducted “if maritime conditions permit”.

“According to the official, the CMS launched regular patrols in 2006 in a bid to highlight sovereignty and jurisdiction as an important part of the country’s efforts to protect its marine interests. The CMS, an administrative and law enforcement group under the State Oceanic Administration, is responsible for marine patrols and surveillance, as well as preventing the illegal use of sea areas, harm to the marine environment and resources, the destruction of maritime facilities and the disturbance of maritime order. — Xinhua.