PLA to perform missions in Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea

This picture shows a screenshot of the related no-sail notice published on the official website of the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will perform military missions in the relevant waters of the Bohai Sea, the Bohai Strait and the north of the Yellow Sea from 06:00 of August 4 to 18:00 of August 8, 2014, according to the official website of the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the People's Republic of China (PRC). During the period of time mentioned above, no vessel is allowed to enter the designated maritime areas.

The following are the coordination points for the lines drawn to demarcate the related prohibited waters:

The following are the four coordination points for the lines drawn to demarcate the No.1 prohibited waters:

1. 38°49′00″N 121°23′00″E

2. 38°23′00″N 121°23′00″E

3. 38°23′00″N 121°44′30″E

4. 38°53′30″N 121°44′30″E

The following are the four coordination points for the lines drawn to demarcate the No.2 prohibited waters:

1. 39°04′00″N 122°30′00″E

2. 39°04′00″N 122°41′00″E

3. 38°56′00″N 122°41′00″E

4. 38°56′00″N 122°30′00″E

The following are the four coordination points for the lines drawn to demarcate the No.3 prohibited waters:

1. 38°46′30″N 122°06′00″E

2. 38°46′30″N 122°49′00″E

3. 38°22′30″N 122°49′00″E

4. 38°22′30″N 122°06′00″E

The following are the four coordination points for the lines drawn to demarcate the No.4 prohibited waters:

1. 38°54′50″N 120°58′00″E

2. 38°54′50″N 121°07′00″E

3. 38°49′30″N 121°07′00″E

4. 38°49′30″N 120°58′00″E