Emergency relief fund for fish farmers and fishermen affected by Typhoon Noul
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An AFCD spokesman said today (July 27) that an appropriate amount of the relief funding would be released to affected eligible fish farmers and fishermen according to established criteria.
"After each typhoon or natural disaster, AFCD staff will contact fish farmers and fishermen to assess the resultant damage to their fish rafts, fish ponds and fishing vessels. Depending on the extent of the damage, the department may launch an operation to provide some relief to affected persons," the spokesman said.
The department's preliminary investigation has revealed that some fish rafts in certain fish culture zones and some fishing vessels were affected by Typhoon Noul.
Affected fish farmers can submit their applications in person at the following AFCD offices:
1) Fisheries Licensing Section Office, 8/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon;
2) Aberdeen Fisheries Offices, 100A Shek Pai Wan Road, Aberdeen;
3) Tai Po Fisheries Offices, 3 Yu On Street, Sam Mun Tsai, Tai Po, New Territories; or
4) Sai Kung Fisheries Office, 5/F, Sai Kung Government Offices, 34 Chan Man Street, Sai Kung, New Territories.
Affected fishermen can submit their applications at the Fisheries Supporting Services Division Office of the AFCD, 8/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon.
Affected fish farmers and fishermen can also submit applications online (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/fisheries/fish_cap/fish_cap_techsup/fish_cap_erf.html). For enquiries, please call 2150 7109 (for fish farmers) or 3426 2010 (for fishermen) during office hours.
Ends/Monday, July 27, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:28
Issued at HKT 19:28
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