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China: Maritime Patrol Rescues Dog After It Falls Into River in Jiangsu

On November 10, 2025, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, a video captured a small dog struggling in a river after slipping from a boat. The footage showed the anxious boat owner attempting two separate rescues but failing each time as the dog drifted farther away. A maritime patrol vessel happened to be navigating nearby and quickly noticed the distress. The crew immediately maneuvered closer and used equipment to bring the frightened dog safely aboard.

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New MSDF patrol ship

New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Tachibana, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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New MSDF patrol ship

New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Sakura, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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2025 EAST ASIA MARINE EXPO Held in Qingdao

2025 EAST ASIA MARINE EXPO Held in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Participants introduce long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles for maritime patrol at the 2025 EAST ASIA MARINE EXPO, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on September 7, 2025.

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Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement Operation Qingdao Port Maritime Patrol in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on August 26, 2025.

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Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement Operation Qingdao Port Maritime Patrol in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on August 26, 2025.

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Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement Operation Qingdao Port Maritime Patrol in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on August 26, 2025.

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Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement Operation Qingdao Port Maritime Patrol in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on August 26, 2025.

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Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement in Qingdao

Joint Law Enforcement Operation Qingdao Port Maritime Patrol in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on August 26, 2025.

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Illustration -  UNOC3 -  United Nations Ocean Conference -  Nice

Illustration - UNOC3 - United Nations Ocean Conference - Nice

Nice (06), United Nations Ocean Conference. Gendarmerie maritime patrol near the port of Nice on June 08, 2025. UNOC3 - United Nations Ocean Conference. Nice, France. Photo by Boizet E/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration -  UNOC3 -  United Nations Ocean Conference -  Nice

Illustration - UNOC3 - United Nations Ocean Conference - Nice

Nice (06), United Nations Ocean Conference. Gendarmerie maritime patrol near the port of Nice on June 08, 2025. UNOC3 - United Nations Ocean Conference. Nice, France. Photo by Boizet E/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration -  UNOC3 -  United Nations Ocean Conference -  Nice

Illustration - UNOC3 - United Nations Ocean Conference - Nice

Nice (06), United Nations Ocean Conference. Gendarmerie maritime patrol near the port of Nice on June 08, 2025. UNOC3 - United Nations Ocean Conference. Nice, France. Photo by Boizet E/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2025 - The "Maritime Patrol Vessel 153" was changing its navigation mark in Dengzhou Waterway, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on April 21, 2025.

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China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2025 - The "Maritime Patrol Vessel 153" was changing its navigation mark in Dengzhou Waterway, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on April 21, 2025.

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China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2025 - The "Maritime Patrol Vessel 153" was changing its navigation mark in Dengzhou Waterway, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on April 21, 2025.

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China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2025 - The "Maritime Patrol Vessel 153" was changing its navigation mark in Dengzhou Waterway, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on April 21, 2025.

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China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2025 - The "Maritime Patrol Vessel 153" was changing its navigation mark in Dengzhou Waterway, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on April 21, 2025.

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China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

China Established World's Largest Maritime Guarantee System

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2025 - The "Maritime Patrol Vessel 153" was changing its navigation mark in Dengzhou Waterway, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on April 21, 2025.

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F359 SECURITY NUUK GREENLAND

F359 SECURITY NUUK GREENLAND

The Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel HDMS Vædderen ( F359 ) in the fjord outside Nuuk on Greenland.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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F359 SECURITY NUUK GREENLAND

F359 SECURITY NUUK GREENLAND

The Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel HDMS Vædderen ( F359 ) in the fjord outside Nuuk on Greenland.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Arjen Warnaar, head of SNMG1, displays the Swedish flag on the bridge deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 SNMG1 emblem on the crew of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 SNMG1 emblem on the crew of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Optical reconnaissance with binoculars from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Bofors 40 mm automatic cannon in the bow of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Captain Thomas Zimmerman, ship's commander, on the bridge when the media visited HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 ( HKP15 ) on its way in for landing on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set off from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 ( HKP15 ) lands on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Optical reconnaissance with binoculars and documentation with a camera from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 SNMG1 emblem on the crew of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 ( HKP15 ) lands on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Arjen Warnaar, head of SNMG1, displays the Swedish flag on the bridge deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A cargo ship on the horizon is viewed through the lookout's binoculars from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A cargo ship on the horizon is viewed through the lookout's binoculars from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Optical reconnaissance with binoculars and documentation with a camera from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 King Carl XVI Gustaf's signature under the ship's name in the bow. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Captain Thomas Zimmerman, ship commander, gives the order to hoist the NATO flag on HMS Carlskrona for the first time. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Arjen Warnaar, head of SNMG1, in front of the Swedish flag and the NATO flag. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2024 - An anti-smuggling brigade carries out a maritime patrol and law enforcement operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Oct 14, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol Operation in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol Operation in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - Police aboard a "Hongfan 110" boat conduct a maritime patrol operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, October 1, 2024.

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Maritime Patrol Operation in Zhoushan

Maritime Patrol Operation in Zhoushan

ZHOUSHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 1, 2024 - Police aboard a "Hongfan 110" boat conduct a maritime patrol operation in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, October 1, 2024.

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