Yachts from overseas get easier access to Hainan

Overseas yachts can now enter the waters of Hainan Island and its adjacent scenic spots with temporary approvals, thanks to a new policy making Hainan the first provincial-level area to manage such entries directly, according to provincial authorities.

Wu Pingsheng, deputy director of the Hainan Maritime Safety Administration, said the policy covers Hainan Island and adjacent scenic water areas, but excludes restricted military areas and the Xisha and Nansha islands.

Previously, the entry of foreign yachts to Hainan was handled by State-level transportation authorities.