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Saturday, May 27, 1972
TYPHOON PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Vessel Operators Advised
The Marine Department today advised vessel operators to take special
precautionary measures during the typhoon season.
In particular, the spokesman of the Marine Department drew the
attention of owners, agents, charterers and masters of vessels to a publication
entitled 'Shipmasters Guide Part I - Tropical Cyclones Affecting Hong
Kong Waters'.
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"It is available on request and free of charge at the Information
Counter of the Marine Department," he said, "it lists general precautions
that should be observed.
At present, the following moorings are approved for use as special
class typhoon moorings:-
(i) "A" Class special typhoon moorings for vessels not
exceeding 600 feet in length:
A-4 to A-40, A-43 and A-45
(ii) "B" Class special typhoon moorings for vessels not
exceeding 370 feet in length:
B-5 to B-9, B-11 to B-22, B-25 and B-26
The spokesman said: "The annual overhaul and maintenance of harbour
moorings may require this list to be amended without notice, but up-to-date
information as to the moorings approved for use as special class typhoon
moorings may be obtained from the Port Control Office."
The Marine ...