Tag: Marine

 Today the city of Escondido will unveil a bronze bust of former resident and hometown hero Richard J. Gannon. Born and raised in Escondido, Gannon was killed in combat in Iraq in 2004 while giving aid to a wounded Marine. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for his bravery and gallantry in action. The date marks the 20th anniversary of his death. Gannon who was married to his high school sweetheart Sally, also an Escondido native, was a company commander in the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division out of Twentynine Palms. Gannon ... Read more

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 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.

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 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) ******************************************************************************************      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.      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 ... Read more

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.