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Marine Department conducts seminar to promote navigational safety (with photos)
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     The Marine Department (MD) conducted the Navigational Safety Seminar 2023 today (January 17) to reinforce and enhance the awareness of navigational safety among members of the industry. Deputy Director of Marine Mr Wong Sai-fat reminded coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels that they have the responsibility to strictly comply with marine legislation to uphold safety at sea.
 
     Mr Wong said that coxswains and crew members should take appropriate and adequate safety precautions and prepare contingency arrangements before setting sail. Vessels should have sufficient life-saving and fire-fighting equipment. Coxswains and crew members should ensure that vessels, engines and equipment are maintained in conditions that are suitable for navigation. In addition, they should acquaint themselves with the contact numbers of the port traffic control unit and units that provide emergency services, and be fully aware of the latest weather conditions and related MD notices.

     To avoid accidents caused by fatigue at work, owners and operators of all local vessels must ensure that all crew members, including coxswains, have sufficient rest. Coxswains and crew members should also strengthen lookouts, sail at safe speeds and comply with regulations for preventing collisions while navigating in restricted visibility.

     The MD organises education seminars and publicity campaigns to promote marine safety on a regular basis. Today's annual seminar was attended by about 160 representatives from the shipping industries, coxswains and operators of local vessels, and representatives of marine works projects. The issues discussed included international regulations for preventing collisions at sea and their implementation in Hong Kong waters, knowledge of fire-fighting and fire prevention on vessels, and the establishment of vessel height restricted areas for the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge, the Tseung Kwan O Interchange and the Tseung Kwan O Southern Bridge.
 
Ends/Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:45
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Speaking at the opening of the Navigational Safety Seminar 2023 today (January 17), Deputy Director of Marine Mr Wong Sai-fat reminded coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels that they have the responsibility to uphold safety at sea and fully comply with marine legislation.
The Navigational Safety Seminar 2023 held today (January 17) was attended by about 160 representatives from the shipping industries, coxswains and operators of local vessels, and representatives of marine works projects.