The Marine Department (MD) launched a new round of publicity today (September 5) at three cross-boundary 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 a safer sea journey.

     The MD has set up a large backdrop of Hong Kong scenery decorated with genuine cabin seats at the waiting lounge of the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan. Passengers of high-speed craft plying between Hong Kong and Macau are encouraged to try the seats with their seat belts fastened to enjoy the Hong Kong scenery as if they are on board a high-speed craft. Marine inspectors of the MD are also distributing promotional leaflets and souvenirs to passengers and appealing to them to fasten their seat belts at the appropriate time to ensure a safe journey.

     A spokesperson for the MD said the department has conducted publicity with the slogan "Have a Safe and Happy Journey with Your Seat Belt Fastened" since December last year. It 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 promotional leaflets 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 at these ferry terminals. In addition, the MD will make use of different channels to enhance passenger awareness of fastening seat belts on high-speed craft plying between Hong Kong and Macau.

Ends/Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Issued at HKT 15:43

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