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before they came close to CHU HOI ( ) for replenishment. 60 litres of fuel and 30 kg. of rice were brought from a village nearby. They started their final voyage on the morning of 8-5-90 and touched their destination before dark.
Additional Information
1.
None had knowledge of the following :-
(a)
(b)
screening policy;
the news that they would be placed on a deserted island after their arrival in Hong Kong;
(c) the 'Push-out' policy in Malaysia;
(d) the Sino-Vietnamese border.
Two had knowledge of mandatory/forced repatriation before sailing through hearsay.
2.
3.
Five stopovers in China.
4.
Total no. of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 : SEVEN (3B, 4G).
5. Serviceman/Ex-serviceman/Policeman: NIL.
6. Hong Kong is chosen for safety reasons.
7. No criminal offence is reported.
8. They had not encountered any other VBP on their way to Hong Kong.