Public reminded to pay attention to marine safety when participating in major events at sea
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Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:
With regard to the 2016 National Day Fireworks Display to be held tonight (October 1), 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 they are wearing 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 how to put on a lifejacket, before the vessel departs. Coxswains should refrain from speeding or overloading their vessels
Marine Department Notice No. 126 of 2016 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/Saturday, October 1, 2016
Issued at HKT 13:00
Issued at HKT 13:00
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