Public reminded to pay attention to marine safety when participating in major events at sea
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In regard to the New Year's Eve countdown celebrations to be held tonight (December 31), 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 how to put on a lifejacket, before the vessel departs. Coxswains should refrain from speeding or overloading their vessels.
Marine Department Notice No. 164 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, December 31, 2016
Issued at HKT 13:00
Issued at HKT 13:00
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