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(b) adding provisions regarding certain vessels to regulate for example, the horizontal positioning of the forward masthead light in small vessels, the use of two all round lights on vessels where it is impracticable for one light to meet the visibility requirements and the vertical positioning of the masthead light on high speed craft; and
(c) the addition of signals from survival craft radar transponders to the list of
signals to indicate distress and need of assistance.
The Regulation will be published in the Government Gazette tomorrow (Friday).
End/Thursday, November 2, 1995
Pre-war building in Sai Wan to be demolished
The Building Authority today (Thursday) declared a two-storey pre-war building in Sai Wan as dangerous and should be demolished for public safety.
The Buildings Department posted a Notice of Intention at No 23 Yu Lok Lane, Sai Wan, this morning informing the occupants that demolition work would commence after a Closure Order was applied from the Kong District Court at 9.30 am on December 29.
The Chief Building Surveyor (Dangerous Buildings) of the department, Mr Kwok Yui-chung, said the building was mainly constructed of brick walls and timber joists.
"Many of the joists are badly rotten, and the timber staircase giving access to the roof has partially collapsed. Serious cracks also appear on the walls.
"The building is so dilapidated that it is considered structurally dangerous and beyond repair. It is necessary to close it for demolition in order to ensure public safety," he said
The Housing Department and the Social Welfare Department have contacted the affected occupants from two families to arrange for resettlement and to render assistance if necessary.
End/Thursday, November 2, 1995
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