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Saturday, August 25, 1973
SPEED CURB ON SPEEDBOATS
A new speed limit has been imposed on speedboats and other
craft using the narrow passage between Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay
at Middle Island.
With immediate effect, all craft proceeding through the passage
will be required to reduce their speed to not more than five knots and to
navigate with caution.
The restriction follows complaints to the Marine Department
that speedboats, some towing water skiers, travelled at high speeds
thereby posing a danger to swimmers and other craft in the area.
A spokesman for the department reminded owners and operators of
speedboats of their obligation to exercise caution and to restrict their
speed when proceeding through a narrow passage anywhere in the waters
of Hong Kong.
Under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, any speedboat owner or
operator who wilfully disobeys or fails to comply with the provision shall
be liable to a fine of $2,000.
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3.00 p.m.
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