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Mr. PAO had such an aspect in mind when referring to the availability of foreign officers. He anticipates the majority of officers being recruited from United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India and South Korea.
(b) Not applicable in the light of (a).
Question 4
None of Mr. PAO's ships trade to Hong Kong. Those that call at the Port for repairs and the like, are, in the main, manned by British officers. Generally however officers employed aboard Mr. PAO's ships include Chinese, Indians, Koreans, Canadians, Germans, New Zealanders, Norwegians, Singaporeans as well as British.
Question 5
Mr. PAO has eight ships registered in Hong Kong i.e.
World Harmony Eastern Kiku
Eastern Matsu
World Soya
Eastern Sukura
Eastern Take
World Union
World Yuri
It has not be necessary to grant dispensations to any of these vessels.
Question 6
(a) Yes. To-date he has recruited one Master, three 1st Mates, 27 - 2nd Mates, two 2nd Engrs. (motor) and five 2nd Engrs. (steam).
(b) Mr. PAO's company, World Wide (Shipping) Ltd.,
is the most active in Hong Kong regarding all aspects of training. They have their own training school for deck cadets and seamen, and plan to build a HK$2 million complex
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