>Press Releases Home > Publications and press releases > Press Releases Maritime Search and Rescue Training for China, Macau and HK The acting Director of Marine, Mr S Y Tsui this (Saturday) morning presented certificates to 12 officers from China, Macau and Hong Kong who have recently completed a two-week Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Training Course. The course was organised by the Marine Department and is modelled on the United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue System. Of the recipients, two officers are from the Chinese Search and Rescue Authority and another two from the Macau Marine Department. The remaining are eight local participants from the Marine Police, Fire Services Department and the Marine Department. Speaking at the certificate presentation ceremony held at the Marine Department Headquarters, Mr Tsui congratulated all participants for their outstanding performances, noting that the training course was aimed at enabling the trainees to carry out their search and rescue duties in an efficient and effective manner. "The training also fosters a better understanding among the officers of various places which as a result develops a further better co-ordination and co-operation," Mr Tsui said. "As a result, we can have a better deployment of resources on a regional level." "And, through regular training courses run by the Marine Department, Hong Kong maintains the necessary reserve of well qualified SAR mission controllers," he added. The acting Director further noted that the Hong Kong Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) had performed an excellent job in search and rescue operations which had earned praises and recognition from both the International Maritime Organisation and shipping companies. Mr Tsui said, "The HK MRCC is responsible for the SAR operations both in Hong Kong waters and the area of the South China Sea north of latitude 10 degrees north and west of longitude 120 degrees east, excluding the immediate coastal waters of neighbouring countries or areas." "The HK MRCC also has full communication capability to undertake SAR missions for ships in difficulties within an area about 1 300 kilometres from Hong Kong as well as to tackle vessels emergencies within Hong Kong waters," he continued. The acting Director further wished all the recipients making full use of the acquired knowledge in their professional activities in future. Saturday, May 17, 1997
		2009 | Important notices | Privacy Policy Last revision date : 11 November 2011