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Code on Access to Information
The Government exists to serve the community well within available resources. To this end, it recognises the need for the community to be well informed about the Government, the services it provides and the basis for policies and decisions that affect individuals and the community as a whole.
The Code on Access to Information (the Code) defines the scope of information that will be provided, sets out how the information will be made available either routinely or in response to a request, and lays down procedures governing its prompt release.
The Code authorises and requires civil servants, routinely or on request, to provide information unless there are specific reasons for not doing so. These reasons are set out in Part 2 and will normally be referred to if a request for information is refused.
Requests for information will be handled as promptly and helpfully as possible and if necessary, members of the public may be approached to clarify their requests or the requests may be directed to the most appropriate department. Procedures will be kept as simple as possible.
The Code also sets out procedures for review or complaint if a member of the public considers that the provisions of the Code have not been properly applied.
The Code can be accessed at http://www.access.gov.hk .
Procedures for access to information
(NOT for access to information involving personal data)
Access to information requests can be made on an application form obtainable from General Registry of the Marine Department, 21/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong or downloadable on the website of Marine Department.
Requests with signature on the application form should be posted to:
Access to Information Officer
Marine Department
21/F, Harbour Building
38 Pier Road
Central, Hong Kong
or e-mailed to: mdenquiry@mardep.gov.hk
The following information is available for public inspection at the General Registry of the Marine Department :
- Organisation Charts
- Mission Statement
- A list of records by category kept by the department
- A list of publications made available to the public free of charge or at a cost
The disclosure log provides summary descriptions of the nature of information requested and released under the Code by this department. The disclosure log will be updated on a quarterly basis.
Other than publications/information available free of charge or through our existing charging system, the following photocopying charge will be levied:
Photocopying, black and white on A3 or A4 size paper
HK$9 per copy of registers/records governed under the Shipping & Port Control Regulations (Cap.313A) and the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Fees) Regulation (Cap. 548J). For other copies not specifically governed by statutory regime, the administrative charge is $1.5 per copy for A4 size paper and $1.6 per copy of A3 size paper respectively subject to revision.
For enquiries, please call 2852-4345.