China MSA announced a modification to the Routeing System and Ship Reporting System of Qiongzhou Strait which have been operating for over 15 years.

Details can be found in PNI/SPRO[2022]03 — Revisions to Ship’s Routeing System of Qiongzhou Strait and Ship Reporting System of Qiongzhou Strait

Briefly

The competent authority is changed from Hainan Maritime Safety Administration to Haikou Maritime Safety Administration.

VHF08 shall be used as Watchkeeping / Working Channel. VHF25 shall be used as Alternative channel.

The port to report is changed from port of departure to last port of call.

Contents of reporting on dangerous goods and ships equipped with AIS are added.