Officials said local Zhoushan companies were also seeking business opportunities in this area of activity.

Chen Jianhua, president of a local yacht building company, negotiated with representatives from Peru and Uruguay on the trade in environmentally friendly ships.

Chen said they have been tapping into overseas markets over the years, and that they didn't want to miss any opportunity.

Later that day, the delegation had a field trip to some of the city's main functional areas such as the Marine Industry Cluster Area, local seafood processer and marine drug manufacturer Hailisheng and an imported commodities center.

The delegation visits the local seafood processer and marine drug manufacturer Hailisheng in Zhoushan on Aug 6. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]