The Marine Department (MD) started to launch a new round of publicity today (December 13) at three marine ferry terminals to further promote the message that passengers on high-speed craft plying between Hong Kong and Macau should have their seat belts fastened for marine safety purposes.
      
     Marine inspectors of the MD distributed promotional leaflets to passengers of high-speed craft plying between Hong Kong and Macau at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan and the Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal this morning and at the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui this afternoon, appealing to passengers to buckle up their seat belts at the appropriate time to ensure safety.
      
     A spokesperson for the MD said, "'Have a Safe and Happy Journey with Your Seat Belt Fastened' is the slogan of the new round of publicity, which aims to remind passengers on high-speed craft plying between Hong Kong and Macau to be aware of the master's announcement during the voyage. When the master announces the instruction, passengers should fasten their seat belts to ensure a safe journey.
      
     The spokesperson said the MD will continue to distribute the leaflets to passengers at the waiting lounges of the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan, the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui and the Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal. Other promotional materials such as posters have been displayed prominently in these ferry terminals. In addition, the MD will enhance passenger awareness of fastening seat belts on high-speed craft plying between Hong Kong and Macau by making use of different channels.

Ends/Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:01

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