国庆中秋假期福建沿海水路客运持续保持高位运行

Core Insights - The coastal water passenger transport in Fujian has maintained a high operational level during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with a total of 1.494 million passengers transported from October 1 to 7, representing a year-on-year increase of 54.1% [1] - The "Little Three Links" passenger transport routes between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait saw a significant increase, with 43,400 passengers transported, marking a year-on-year growth of 239.1% [1] Passenger Transport Statistics - The overall weather conditions during the holiday were favorable, leading to increased tourist activity in water travel [1] - Xiamen accounted for 961,400 passengers, which is 64.4% of the total coastal passenger volume, with the Xiamen to Gulangyu route alone carrying over 783,800 passengers, a year-on-year increase of 23.63% [1] - The Xiamen-Jinmen "Little Three Links" route transported over 36,400 passengers, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 216.4% [1] - Meizhou Island in Putian also experienced a peak in passenger flow, with 342,000 passengers transported, a year-on-year increase of 99.5% [1] - The popularity of "night tours" on the sea has risen, with over 20,000 visitors enjoying the Fuzhou Minjiang night tour, a staggering year-on-year increase of 494.5% [1] Safety and Management Measures - As the holiday period comes to an end, Fujian's coastal water passenger transport is expected to experience a return peak [2] - The Fujian Maritime Safety Administration is focusing on "safety and smoothness" by enhancing control measures to ensure orderly water traffic [2] - Continuous electronic monitoring of passenger ferry routes will be implemented, along with increased law enforcement presence for on-site supervision and joint inspections in key water areas [2] - Emergency response capabilities are being strengthened with the deployment of patrol boats, rescue vessels, helicopters, and volunteer rescue teams to ensure a rapid response within a half-hour rescue circle [2]