>Press Releases Home > Publications and press releases > Press Releases Seminar on Maritime Safety in Hong Kong Waters in Shenzhen More than 80 shipmasters and safety officers from some 20 shipping companies in China as well as personnel from the Shekou and Shenzhen authorities yesterday (Friday) gathered in Shenzhen and attended a Seminar on Maritime Safety in Hong Kong Waters. The participating ship companies were operators of conventional river trade vessels and high speed passenger vessels. Organised by the Marine Department with the assistance from the Shenzhen Harbour Superintendency Administration, the seminar was part of the Department's pro-active marine traffic management programmes. Being the first of its kind targeted at Chinese operators, a number of such educational seminars have been organised for local operators since last May. At the seminar, Chinese shipmasters and safety officers were briefed on Hong Kong's environment, the various procedures, rules and regulations being in force in the port of Hong Kong. It also focused on the general navigational environment in Hong Kong, the operation of the Vessel Traffic Centre, the harbour patrol functions, safe navigation practices and other port procedures. One of the main emphases was placed on the need and importance to comply with the various present port rules and regulations in the territory. The operators were also reminded that the Marine Department was enhancing its efforts on control functions including stepped-up prosecutions against offenders in breach of the port procedures and regulations. The Seminar on Maritime Safety in Hong Kong Waters was conducted by Marine Department's Senior Marine Officer, Mr Sin Tak-cheung; and Marine Officers, Messrs Hui Wing-chun and Li Tai-fai. Saturday, May 31, 1997
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