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Inquiry into collision of vessels ordered
The Director of Marine, Mr Ian Dale, today (Wednesday) ordered a Local Marine Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the collision between a catamaran and a passenger ferry off Tuen Mun yesterday (Tuesday).
In accordance with the powers granted under section 58 of the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap. 313), the Director of Marine appointed Mr Li Yiu- kwong, Surveyor of Ships (Nautical), to be the Investigating Officer.
A Chinese-registered catamaran, the Hai Yang, and a Hong Kong registered- passenger ferry, the Man Boon, were involved in a collision in the vicinity of the Brothers around 9.05 am yesterday.
The Investigating Officer, Mr Li Yiu-kwong, is anxious to meet passengers and crew members on board the two vessels and other independent witnesses to the incident.
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They are advised to contact Mr Li on 2852 4943 or fax their contacts on 2545
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Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Bill
The Government will soon propose a Bill to enable Hong Kong to strengthen cooperation with third countries in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences including proceedings relating to confiscating the proceeds of crime.
Introducing the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Bill, a Government spokesman said today (Wednesday) that the Bill would provide the appropriate legal framework to implement Hong Kong's new bilateral agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and enable Hong Kong to respond to a full range of requests for assistance comprehended by these agreements.