A spokesman for the Marine Department (MD) announced today (January 27) the arrangements for the seafarers' examination and certification services. The MD will contact the candidates in phases whose examination dates have been affected, and notify them of the updated examination dates. Suitable adjustments will also be made to the examination arrangements in accordance with the infection control measures implemented.
 
     The Central Marine Office will continue to provide licensing and port formalities services. The licensing and port formalities services at the Yau Ma Tei Marine Office, the Tuen Mun Marine Office, the Sai Kung Marine Office, the Tai Po Marine Office, the Aberdeen Marine Office, the Cheung Chau Marine Office and the Shau Kei Wan Marine Office; the mercantile marine services; and local vessel surveying and enquiry services will continue to be suspended until further notice.

Ends/Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:30

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