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Attention radio/TV announcers:
Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:
In regard to the 2015 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display to be held tonight (February 20), the Marine Department reminds members of the public to pay attention to marine safety when viewing the display at sea. Parents or adults should look after children and ensure that children are in a lifejacket at all times. Coxswains should keep a passenger and crew list in case it is needed. In addition, passengers should note the locations of emergency exits and lifejackets, and note how to put on a lifejacket, before the vessel departs. Coxswains should refrain from speeding or overloading their vessels.
Marine Department Notice No. 22 of 2015 has been issued with regard to special marine traffic control and safety measures for tonight. Members of the public can visit the department's website for more details (www.mardep.gov.hk).
Ends/Friday, February 20, 2015
Issued at HKT 13:00
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