Marine Safety During Fireworks

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Safety guidelines for boating activities during fireworks displays or other major events at sea

• Before the vessel departs, take note of where the vessel's emergency exits are.
• Note the location of lifejackets and learn how to put them on once on board a vessel.
• Parents should look after children and ensure they are in a lifejacket at all times.
• The coxswain must keep a passenger and crew list on board in case it is needed.
• Vessels must refrain from overloading or speeding and should be covered by proper third party risks insurance and have a valid operating licence.

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• Before the vessel departs, take note of where the vessel's emergency exits are.
• Note the location of lifejackets and learn how to put them on once on board a vessel.
• Parents should look after children and ensure they are in a lifejacket at all times.
• The coxswain must keep a passenger and crew list on board in case it is needed.
• Vessels must refrain from overloading and should be covered by proper third party risks insurance and have a valid operating licence.
• For their safety, passengers should avoid clustering on one side of the vessel. Passengers should stay calm in an emergency situation and follow the instructions of the coxswain and crew.
• The coxswain or crew should not operate a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• The coxswain must comply with the "International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972" and its amendments.
• The coxswain and crew should follow the directions of the Marine Department or Marine Police officers.
• The coxswain must observe speed limits, navigate at a safe speed and maintain a proper lookout at all times.
• The coxswain should not hurry away from the viewing area immediately at the end of a major event, and should go alongside a pier in an orderly manner to allow passengers to disembark safely.
• Please observe marine traffic regulating measures when participating in major events at sea.
• For public safety, ferry services will only be resumed about 50 minutes after a fireworks display.

For more details, please visit Marine Department website.
www.mardep.gov.hk