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Ceremonies fete ancient mariner
6/7/2005 10:33

Dong Zhen/Shanghai Daily news

Shanghai is hosting a series of events - including the country's largest sea rescue drill - to mark the 600th anniversary of the voyages of China's ancient mariner, Zheng He.
In addition to the emergency exercise, city authorities are also planning a major oceanographic exhibition and an international maritime forum.
The 2005 East China Sea United Search and Rescue Drill is scheduled to take place at the Yangshan Deep-water Port south of Shanghai on Thursday.  The city's maritime and emergency crews will participate in a scenario involving a mock collision between two ships and a leak of oil and hazardous chemicals.
A weeklong oceanographic exhibition will open on Friday at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, featuring models and other displays depicting Zheng's voyage and the history of Chinese navigation.
The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration will hold a two-day international forum today.
More than 200 maritime officials from a dozen countries including the United States and Russia will discuss the establishment of a fund to cover losses from oil spills, among other issues, authorities said yesterday.
An epic musical drama based on the voyage of Zheng's fleet will be held at Yihai Theater from Friday to next Monday.