Maritime transport support vessels enhance Hainan's inter-island transportation

A passenger boards a maritime transport support vessel at the dock of Zhaoshu Island of Sansha, south China's Hainan Province, March 20, 2026. On Jan. 7, 2025, maritime transport support vessels were officially put into operation for routes between Yongxing Island and Zhaoshu Island.

These vessels have effectively enhanced the convenience of inter-island transportation and significantly facilitated the work and daily lives of personnel stationed on the islands.

Statistics show that in 2025, the vessels completed a total of 831 round-trip journeys, transporting 11,588 passengers. (Xinhua/Liu Lianfen)