Around 1,700 fishing vessels in the coastal city of Ningde, east China's Fujian province, set sail as the new fishing season in the East China Sea began on Tuesday. Early in the monring, a fishing port in Xiapu County was bustling with people and fishing vessels. Fishermen were sorting gears, loading supplies, and checking machinery before setting sail. The fishing vessels started departing from the port at noon. According to the Fujian Provincial Oceanic and Fishery Department, those vessels approved for this fishing season will primarily be engaged in fishing for shrimp, crabs, and pelagic fish species. Each year, Fujian imposes a seasonal fishing ban which starts in May and lasts around three and a half months. Shotlist: Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, east China - Aug 5, 2025: 1. Aerial shots of fishing vessels, people at fishing port; 2. Various of people moving, loading supplies onto fishing vessels; 3. Various of ice blocks being loaded onto fishing vessels; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhuang Xiaoquan, fisherman (starting with shot 3, ending with shot 5): "I'll start by catching swimming crabs, then move on to fish like mackerel and pomfret. This voyage will last about one or two months, and hopefully, I'll return with full catches."; 5. Various of fishermen making preparation before setting sail; 6. Fishing vessels ready for setting sail; 7. Aerial shots of fishing vessels sailing. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]