Mayor: Sansha should have marine rescue base

The mayor of Sansha, Hainan province, proposes to establish a marine emergency and rescue base to deal with offshore emergencies involving fisherman and others.

Xiao Jie, who is a deputy to the National People's Congress, said on Friday that the base should be built on Jinqing Island or Yongxing Island, with parking aprons constructed on nearby islands.

The facility should be equipped with rescue vessels and helicopters and coordinate with maritime law enforcement units and the military, Xiao said.