>Press Releases Home > Publications and press releases > Press Releases 19 commended for bravery in marine incidents The Director of Marine, Mr Tsui Shung-yiu, today (Friday)presented his commendation to 19 people for their bravery acts during marine incidents. Speaking at a certificate presentation ceremony, Mr Tsui said that he was very proud of the recipients for their deeds of bravery. "No matter how perfect our safety measures are, if there are no such heroes that had dived into the sea to save others at the risk of their own lives, the annual casualty figures on people falling into the sea will probably increase sharply," he said. In order to enhance navigational safety, Mr Tsui said the Marine Department kept under review all related policies and stipulated guidelines to ensure the safety of all ships and their passengers on board when navigating within Hong Kong waters. The department will also publish information leaflets to facilitate the public to identify various types of local vessels and their purposes. "We expect that having a better understanding of the purposes and categorization of local vessels, the public will not employ vessels in improper uses and accidents will thus be avoided," Mr Tsui said. He added that a promotion programme would be launched in the next two months to remind local shipping industry that they should employ crew members with appropriate and valid licenses as required. The recipients, comprising three civilians, eight employees of the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Company Limited, a launch mechanic from Fortune Ferry Company Limited, three Police Sergeants and four Police Constables, have rescued a total of 14 people from waters in the past 20 months. Friday, 26 February 1999
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