Wednesday, September 28, 1977
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FIRST GIRLS TO QUALIFY FOR
POST OFFICE RADIC OFFICER CERTIFICATE
Two Hong Kong Polytechnic students have become the first girls
in Hong Kong to qualify for the Post Office radio officer certificate.
Miss Juana Fung, 22, and Miss Patsy Liu, 21, have recently passed
with flying colours this year's examination of the Maritime Radiocommunication
General Certificate held by the Post Office.
"It is simply a matter of interest that I took up this course in
nautical studies. I haven't considered the possible inconveniences I may
f..ce in future as a girl radio officer," Miss Liu said.
Unlike Mise Liu, Kiss Fung said she would like to experience the
life of a seafarer despite her seaman father's stories of tempest. and
tragedies.
But, they do not intend to sign up on any vessel es yet,
Both of them plan to stay in the Folytechnic for further study
in marine electronics, concentrating on electronic navigation aids and
automation technology.
Mr. Chan Kuck-camen, Post Office Telecommunication Controller
(Examinations), explained that with the fast advancement of nautical
science, electronics plays an increasingly important role in navigation.
Apart from the radio direction finder and echo-sounder equipment, rader
installation is now becoming an internationally mandatory requirement.
Many new ships are now fitted with computer aided anti-collision radar
systems. The objective is a betterment in radio communication and
promotion of safety of life at sea.
A competent