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A spokesman for the department reminded vessel masters and operators that the area is a busy and complicated water area. There are strong currents in the waters while navigation routes congruent.
The spokesman said that only those masters and persons-in-charge of vessels familiar with navigating in the water area should consider taking their vessels to the area for watching the fireworks display.
A closed area encompassing the fireworks display barges will be established between 2 pm and 11 pm on April 27. (The closed area is showed in the map with straight lines and shore lines joining positions A, B, C, D, E and F.)
During the period, the area will be closed to all marine traffic except craft directly involved in the display, Government launches and other vessels approved by the Director of Marine.
The viewing place for vessels will be designated to the south of the closed area.
The spokesman said all vessels staying within the designated viewing area should comply with the directions of Government patrol launches.
The designated viewing area is small and can only accommodate a limited number of such vessels. Government patrol craft will turn away vessels once the viewing area is full.
The spokesman reminded masters, owners and operators of vessels proceeding on the voyage for viewing the display should not let passengers congregate on one side of a vessel to view the display as this might adversely affect the stability of the vessel.
Also during the closure period of the Ma Wan Channel, vessels transiting Kap Shui Mun and north part of Ma Wan Fairway will not be allowed to anchor or linger in the vicinity.
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