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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 ...