Rare glimpse into life protecting East China Sea

Sailors play ping-pong in their spare time on the rescue ship Donghaijiu 101, July 31, 2013. Donghaijiu 101 belongs to Donghai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport which was set up in June 2003 in Shanghai. The bureau is in charge of the rescue of life, property and environment on the East China Sea. The ship and crew has saved 13,656 people, 467 ships and property valued 38.4 billion yuan ($6.27 billion) since its founding. [Photo/Xinhua]