Hong Kong – Marine Department announcement
Marine Department announcement
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Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
As Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 has been issued, the Marine Department reminds vessel owners, masters and persons-in-charge of vessels that they should take precautionary measures immediately and properly secure their vessels at safe locations.
In case of an accident, a report should be made immediately to the Vessel Traffic Centre at 2233 7801.
AFCD charges Mainland fishermen suspected of illegal collection of marine life in marine park (with photo)
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AFCD officers intercepted and investigated a vessel in relation to suspected unpermitted collection of marine life in the abovementioned waters at around 11am yesterday (February 2), as an air compressor with pipes connected to the sea was spotted on the said vessel.
Charges were laid against the three Mainland fishermen who were suspected to have contravened the Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Regulation (Cap. 476A). The case will be mentioned at Eastern Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (February 4).
Without a permit granted under the Regulation, no person shall fish or hunt, injure, remove or take away any animal or plant by any means in marine parks. Any offender on conviction is liable to a maximum penalty of a fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for one year.
An AFCD spokesman said, “The Government is committed to protecting and conserving the marine resources in Hong Kong. The AFCD will step up patrols and take stringent enforcement actions against illegal collection of marine life in marine parks.”
Marine Department announcement
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Marine Department announcement
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Marine Department’s response to media enquiries on Jumbo Restaurant Boat
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Hong Kong – AFCD charges Mainland fishermen suspected of illegal collection of marine life in marine park (with photo)
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (February 3) laid charges against three Mainland fishermen suspected of engaging in illegal hookah fishing in the core area of South Lantau Marine Park.Hong Kong – Marine Department announcement
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
As the Standby Signal No.1 has been issued, the Marine Department reminds vessel owners, masters and persons-in-charge of vessels that they should take precautionary measures immediately and properly secure their vessels at safe locations.
In case of an accident, a report should be made immediately to the Vessel Traffic Centre at 2233 7801.
Hong Kong – Marine Department announcement
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
As the Strong Wind Signal No.3 has been issued, the Marine Department reminds vessel owners, masters and persons-in-charge of vessels that they should take precautionary measures immediately and properly secure their vessels at safe locations.
In case of an accident, a report should be made immediately to the Vessel Traffic Centre at 2233 7801.
Hong Kong – Marine Department’s response to media enquiries on Jumbo Restaurant Boat
In response to media enquiries on Jumbo Restaurant Boat (Jumbo), a spokesperson of the Marine Department (MD) said today (June 23):
MD had not received any notification from the ship owner prior to media reporting about Jumbo’s sinking. After learning about the media reports, MD immediately requested Jumbo’s owner to submit a written report. Today, MD received the written report from the agent appointed by Jumbo’s owner.
According to the information provided by the ship owner, on the night of June 18, when Jumbo was being towed by ocean-going tugboat “JAEWON 9” in the vicinity of Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, Jumbo capsized due to adverse weather. At present, both Jumbo and the tugboat are still in the waters off Xisha Islands. The ship owner will continue to follow up on the incident.
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