Workers from the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration help passengers move luggage at a port along the passenger route between Huangqi town of Fuzhou and Matsu in April. [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The administration implemented targeted security measures for each route and enhanced emergency response capabilities to offer a safe and convenient water transport channel, it said. It also optimized procedures for ships to help improve their operation efficiency and the experience of travelers.

On Sept 27, tourism resumed for Fujian residents to travel to Kinmen, contributing to the rising number of visits.

The number of passenger visits on the Mini Three Links surpassed 5,000 daily on average during the New Year holiday. It's expected to reach 200,000 during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, it said.