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To enforce the law and help protect the territory's marine environment and fisheries resources, Marine Police and AFD have stepped up patrols in Hong Kong
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Mr Sham took the opportunity to call on fishermen not only to abide by the Fisheries Protection Ordinance, but to also observe marine regulations of neighbouring countries when fishing in their or international waters. The maximum penalty for people convicted of using dynamites or cyanide while fishing at waters in some Southeast Asian countries could be as high as life imprisonment.
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Witnesses to ferry collision sought
The Marine Department is anxious to contact witnesses to a collision between a passenger catamaran ferry and a ferry operated by the Hong Kong Ferry Company off the Hong Kong and Macau Ferry Terminal in late March this year.
The accident occurred about 6.40 pm on March 27. A catamaran ferry, Lian Shan Hu, arriving from Panyu, Guangdong, collided with a Hong Kong Ferry off the Hong Kong and Macau Ferry Terminal. Three persons on board the Hong Kong Ferry, Man Loong, which was heading for Tuen Mun were slightly injured.
The investigating officer, Captain Ken Yeomans, is anxious to contact witnesses to the incident. Anyone who might have information on the incident is requested to contact Captain Yeomans on 2852 4576.
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Amendments to draft Tsim Sha Tsui Outline Zoning Plan
The Town Planning Board today (Friday) announced amendments to the draft Tsim Sha Tsui Outline Zoning Plan.
The amendments are mainly to impose building height restrictions for five piers and terminals zoned 'Other Specified Uses' (OU) at the western waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui to prevent excessive high-rise developments in these strategic locations from protruding into the harbour, a spokesman for the Board said.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.