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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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