Tag: Marine
Hong Kong – Marine Department announcement
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
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 ... Read more
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Customs and Marine Police join forces and seize suspected smuggled goods worth about $21 million (with photos)
Hong Kong Customs and Marine Police join forces and seize suspected smuggled goods worth about $21 million (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** Hong Kong Customs and the Marine Police mounted a joint anti-smuggling operation on November 13 and detected a suspected speedboat-related smuggling case in Tung Chung. A batch of suspected smuggled goods, including high-value food, electronic products and veterinary products, with an estimated value of about $21 million was seized. Customs officers and Marine Police officers conducted a joint anti-smuggling operation at North Lantau Island during the small hours on that day and spotted several suspicious men loading suspected smuggled goods from ... Read more
Hong Kong – Marine Department announcement
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.
Hong Kong – Marine Department announcement (2)
Marine Department announcement (2) ********************************** 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.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.