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When deciding a safe speed, they should take the following factors into
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the state of visibility;
the traffic density;
the manoeuvrability of the vessel;
the state of wind, sea and current and the proximity of navigational hazards;
the draught in relation to the available depth of water.
"Collision can be avoided by maintaining a sharp look-out and taking early action such as slowing down, altering course and generally practising good seamanship," the spokesman said.
If an accident occurs, it should be immediately reported to the Vessel Traffic Centre, callsign "Mardep", through very high frequency channel 12 or 14, or the Vessel Traffic Centre Duty Marine Officer's telephone 2858 2163.
Marine Department Notice No 30 of 1996 giving advice on safe navigation in Hong Kong waters can be obtained free of charge from the Port Formalities Office, Room 318, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Hong Kong, or on the Marine Department Homepage on the Internet at http://www.info.gov./hk/mardep.
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Eastern District by-election forum
Local residents are invited to attend a District Board by-election forum for the Eastern District Kam Ping constituency organised by the Eastern District Office tomorrow (Friday).
The forum will allow the candidates to elaborate on their respective platforms and give residents an opportunity to engage in a floor discussion with them.
The candidates include Ms Leung Suk-ching, Ms Tsang Angela and Mr Shek Kwei-chun but the latter will not be able to attend the forum.
The forum will begin at 8 pm at the Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay.
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