Chinese navy forces carry out anti-pirate exercise

December 26 marks the 3rd anniversary of escort missions by the Chinese navy along the Gulf of Aden and Somalia seas. On Sunday, the tenth escort team has carried out anti-pirate exercises, while on their 404th mission. .
These 8 cargo ships from countries including China, Malaysia and Liberia, set sail from the the Gulf of Adens western seas. They are escorted by the Chinese Navy.
December 26 marks the 3rd anniversary of escort missions by the Chinese navy along the Gulf
of Aden and Somalia seas.
Li Shihong, commander of 10th Convoy, Chinese Navy, said, "Only 4 cargo ships were escorted on the first mission, and now on average its more than 10 ships. We have been widely praised by the international community, and have won the trust of foreign ships, through being safe and efficient."
During the mission, the tenth escort team carried out anti-pirate drills. To step up the challenge, the command headquarters assumed the role of a hijacked ship named "Haikou", and organized a Special Forces team. One group of fighters rapidly approached the hijacked ships blind spot on a small boat. And covering each others backs, they climbed aboard from the side.
December 26 marks the 3rd anniversary of escort missions by the Chinese navy along the Gulf
of Aden and Somalia seas.
Meanwhile, a helicopter caring another group and camera man, hovered 15 meters above, allowing the fighters to slide onto the decks to carry out a comprehensive search and ambush the "hijackers".
Zhuo Li, deputy director of Office of China Maritime Search and Rescue Center, said, "The escort campaign guarantees safety of ships, their property and crew. They can feel secure with the navy convoy around. "
Over the past three years, the navy has successfully escorted nearly 4,380 ships, and rescued 55 ships from emergency situations. They have ensured full safety of the escorted ships and personnel.