China's new regulations on maritime observation and forecasts will take effect on June 1.

Shi Qingfeng, a spokesman for the State Oceanic Administration, said at a press conference on May 20 that the regulations stipulate the planning and building of a maritime observation network, the protection of observation stations, the collection and sharing of observation results, as well as the publication of early warning information in cases of maritime disasters.

International organizations, foreign groups and individuals should abide by related regulations when conducting observation and research in China's territorial waters.

The regulations prohibit Chinese institutions or individuals from providing maritime observation results to foreign organizations or individuals without permission.

The regulations say local governments in coastal areas are responsible for publishing maritime forecasts and early warning information on maritime disasters via local media or warning issuing platforms.