China: Foreign flagged yachts are now permitted to sail more of Hainan

From July 16th, 2019 foreign-flagged yachts will be permitted to sail around Hainan island and the close-by scenic waters.

Published 5 years ago

The flag of ChinaEight coastal areas around Hainan Island, including Boao and Nanshan, will be accessible, from July 16th 2019,  for foreign-based yachts. This new policy will be managed by the local authorities rather than the state transportation departments and will, as a result, provide easier access. This policy will continue initially until January 15th, 2020. 

Wu Pingsheng, deputy director of the Hainan Maritime Safety Administration, said: “The new measures will also provide easier access for yachts from Hong Kong and Macao to Hainan, with entry and exit approval procedures simplified and requirements for single-voyage certification documents canceled.”

On Hainan Sayna is currently the only port open to foreign yachts offering a base for the 2,000kms of coastline and over 600 islands, islets and reefs that will now be accessible.

Further Reading:

Yachts from overseas get easier access to Hainan

China opens Hainan province to foreign yachts

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