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| New regulation to enhance navigation safety at Kap Shui Mun | ||
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A new regulation to enhance navigation safety in the waters near Kap Shui Mun and Ma Wan will come into effect on Friday (November 1). Under the provisions stipulated in the Shipping and Port Control (Amendment) Regulation 2002, the Kap Shui Mun Fairway between Lantau Island and Ma Wan Island is designated as a special area. A spokesman for the Marine Department said today (October 30): "The special area is bounded by the northeastern coast of Lantau Island, the islands of Ma Wan and Tang Lung Chau." "All vessels exceeding 10 metres shall not enter the special area from Tang Lung Chau's southwestern and northeastern sides, except for those vessels with authorised permission." "Instead, these vessels have to use the Ma Wan Channel for sailing northwards,"the spokesman added. The spokesman pointed out that permission would be given to vessels, such as kaitos (small passenger carrying vessels), to cater for their practical needs. More details of the new legislation can be obtained from Marine Department's website www.gov.hk/mardep. Members of the public may also make telephone enquiries on 2385 2791. End/Wednesday, October 30, 2002 |
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