The Association has previously advised about the dangers and risks of incidents between Members’ vessels and Fish Farm installations in China, in particular Members are referred to the previous Advisory of 23 January 2013 C hina: Fish farms and fishing traffic . The Association is now in receipt of Correspondent Huatai’s Circular PNI1304 which provides further and more detailed information on this issue in respect of Lanshan Port, a place where Skuld vessels have experienced significant claims following alleged contact between the vessels and Fish Farms as well as other Marine culture installations. In particular it is noteworthy that the areas of activity as well as the density of activity are significantly increasing, with not all installations fully licensed it can be difficult to be sure exactly where all such installations are to be found. Furthermore there appears to be some regulatory confusion as to whether all concerned areas fall under the jurisdiction of Lansahn or Jiangsu Ports, leading to further concerns about the accuracy of information available in respect of the precise location of the Fish Farms and other installations. Huatai provide a number of advices in respect of mitigating the risks, which include : QUOTE When entering into and departing from Lanshan port, vessels are advised to follow the recommended navigation channel. It is recommended that vessels which depart from Lanshan port in new channels do not deviate from recommended channel unless necessary, especially in consideration of the dangers that will be caused by leaving the channel early before buoy No. 103. Attention should also be paid to the limited breadth when avoiding another vessel. Unless necessary, vessels should avoid crossing the area composed by the extension line of No.129 buoy (VF) and No.343 buoy (VF), the extension line of 300,000mts channel, the extension line of 101 buoy and 314 buoy and the extension line of new channel. It is recommended that vessels do not cro