27 December 2008 – Rudong County Government and Nantong Maritime Search and Rescue Center launched the meeting on the maritime rescue at Yangkou Port.

Yangkou Port commenced the construction on 18 November 2003 and operation on 28 October 2008. During the five years, marine safety unit of Yangkou Port rescued 52 persons and 31 vessels, reaching 100% success rate. This performance is rewarded by China Maritime Search and Rescue Center.

At the same time, Yangkou Port achieved “zero” record in “Injury, Environmental Incidence, and Accident” throughout construction.