As Typhoon Tammei approaches, the impact on the coastal areas of Fujian has become evident. According to local reports, as of now, 45 passenger ferry routes have been suspended, affecting 94 vessels. This includes all four “mini three links” routes connecting Xiamen to Kinmen, Quanzhou to Kinmen, Mayu to Matsu, and Lianjiang Huangqi to Matsu.

Furthermore, 71 engineering projects involving waterwork have also been halted, with 174 construction vessels relocated to safer waters. Fujian’s Maritime Safety Administration provided this update.

Typhoon Tammei, categorized as the 20th typhoon of the season, was last recorded at 2 PM on October 24 with its center near the western coastline of Luzon Island in the Philippines. The maximum wind speed near the eye of the storm is currently rated at 9 levels (approximately 23 meters per second, classified as a tropical storm). The Fujian Meteorological Observatory announced that the typhoon is expected to move westward at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometers per hour, gradually intensifying to potentially reach strong tropical storm strength or typhoon level (10 to 12 levels), with its path expected to enter the eastern South China Sea later tonight.

Starting from this evening through the night, Fujian’s coastal areas, as well as local fishing grounds, can expect wind speeds between 8 and 10 levels, with gusts reaching 10 to 12 levels. In eastern regions of Min Zhong and Min Nan fishing grounds, gusts may even reach up to 13 levels. By the following day, wind speeds in central and southern Fujian are predicted to range from 8 to 10 levels, easing to 7 to 9 levels, whereas northern coastal areas will see a slight decrease from 7 to 9 levels to 7 to 8 levels.

In response to these conditions, the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration initiated a Level IV response at 8 AM on October 22 for typhoon preparedness, followed by a Level III wind warning at 5:30 PM on the same day. The agency is particularly focusing on the Zhangzhou waters as a key area affected by the typhoon and has guided vessels to adjust their operational plans to avoid the typhoon impact zones. They are also conducting stringent inspections of passenger ferries, hazardous materials vessels, construction ships, and small boats to ensure that appropriate precautions are taken against the typhoon.

In light of the evolving typhoon situation, the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration has dynamically adjusted its professional rescue capabilities, maintaining readiness with two specialized rescue vessels, four rescue helicopters, 49 patrol boats, and 104 other emergency response vessels to ensure prompt and effective responses to any maritime emergencies.