Trawlers make ready to head out to open sea on the first fishing trip of the spring season, from Shidao Fishing Port in the county level city of Rongcheng, in East China's Shandong province, on Feb 18. [Photo/IC]

The fleet of commercial fishing boats lines up neatly at Shidao Fishing Port, preparing to launch and hunt down their catch, on Feb 18. [Photo/IC]

Fishermen carefully check their equipment before launch, on Feb 18 in Rongcheng. [Photo/IC]

A fishing trawler heads out to open sea. [Photo/IC]

Local fishermen always hold a ceremony before heading out, for a good harvest and safe and sound trip. [Photo/IC]

With great expectations of a good catch ahead, fishing trawlers set course for the first spring trip of the season on Feb 18. [Photo/IC]