PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC): TRANSITING THE QIONGZHOU STRAIT

OCTOBER 22, 2026

TO ALL INSUREDS AND BROKERS

Dear Colleagues:

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC): TRANSITING THE QIONGZHOU STRAIT

The Qiongzhou Strait is the body of the PRC’s territorial water that lies between Hainan Island and
the Zeizhou Peninsula with high traffic density and complex traffic controls that require stringent
supervision to maintain safe passage.

As a notice to Members that transit these waters, the following is a reminder of mandatory regulatory
requirements and practical guidance with the object of effectively reducing the likelihood of
navigational incidents and mitigating compliance risks.

This information is found in the October 20, 2026 Huatai Marine Circular No.: [2026] 07, Transit of
the Qiongzhou Strait: Mandatory Requirements, Navigational Risks and Loss Prevention
Recommendations as found at the links found here in English and new Mandarin.

Eagle Ocean Marine recommends that Insureds take note of this information and be guided
accordingly. We also thank PRC correspondent, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consulting Services,

Ltd., most warmly for their assistance in this matter.

Yours faithfully,
Dorothea Ioannou, CEO
Eagle Ocean Agencies, Inc.

Source: eagleoceanmarine.com