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The Government today (February 27) announced the appointment of Mr Roger F Tupper, Deputy Director of Marine, to succeed Mr Tsui Shung-yiu as Director of Marine with effect from March 6, 2006. Mr Tsui will proceed on pre-retirement leave on the same day.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Miss Denise Yue, expressed confidence in Mr Tupper's appointment, saying he had proven leadership and administrative skills, as well as profound professional knowledge in maritime and shipping issues. "I am confident that he will be able to lead the Marine Department in facing the challenges ahead and delivering high quality services to the public. I look forward to seeing the Department go from strength to strength under Mr Tupper's leadership," Miss Yue said.
"I would also like to thank Mr Tsui Shung-yiu for his dedicated and meritorious service in the Government over the past 27 years. I wish him a happy retirement," Miss Yue added.
The biographical notes on Mr Tsui Shung-yiu and Mr Roger F Tupper are set out below:
Mr Tsui Shung-yiu, JP
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Mr Tsui is currently 59. He joined the Government as a Surveyor of Ships in April, 1978. He rose through the ranks to Senior Surveyor of Ships in April, 1982, to Principal Surveyor of Ships in January, 1988, to Assistant Director of Marine in April, 1990, and to Deputy Director of Marine in March, 1995. He has been the Director of Marine since March, 1998.
Mr Tsui will proceed on pre-retirement leave on March 6, 2006, after more than 27 years of service with the Government.
Mr Roger F Tupper, JP
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Mr Tupper is currently 54. He joined the Government as a Marine Officer in August, 1980. He was promoted to Senior Marine Officer in June, 1990, to Principal Marine Officer in October, 1993, to Assistant Director of Marine in November, 1996, and to Deputy Director of Marine in October, 2002.
Ends/Monday, February 27, 2006
Issued at HKT 16:01
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