Maritime-air rescue drill conducted in S China(1/9)

A helicopter and a marine rescue vessel attend a maritime-air rescue drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

China conducted a large-scale maritime-air rescue drill in southern China's Hainan Province on Wednesday, showcasing the country's latest advancements in maritime rescue technology and capability. The drill covered key rescue scenarios, including search and rescue for people overboard, rapid helicopter evacuation for medical emergencies and deep-sea scanning operations.

The Nan Hai Jiu 111 rescue vessel docks at a port during a maritime-air drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

A helicopter and a rescuer hover over the water during a maritime-air rescue drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

A helicopter and a marine rescue vessel attend a maritime-air rescue drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

A helicopter and a marine rescue vessel attend a maritime-air rescue drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

A helicopter and a marine rescue vessel attend a maritime-air rescue drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

The Nan Hai Jiu 111 rescue vessel docks at a port during a maritime-air drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

Journalists visit the Nan Hai Jiu 111 rescue vessel after the maritime-air drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

Journalists visit the Nan Hai Jiu 111 rescue vessel after the maritime-air drill in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, March 19, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Luo Yunfei)