Rescue ship sent to Nansha Islands

China said on Monday its dispatching of a rescue ship to the Nansha Islands shows its commitment to fulfilling its duty in the South China Sea. Dispatched by the Nanhai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport, the Nanhaijiu 115 set sail for Zhubi Reef from Sanya, Hainan province, on Friday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

It was expected to arrive two days later and will be stationed there for an undetermined period.

One of the most advanced search-and-rescue ships in China, the vessel is fully equipped to carry out various missions, including search and rescue operations, emergency medical services as well as firefighting and oil spill cleanups, and can also adapt to different marine conditions while quickly responding to emergencies, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang.