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off-shore operations

In view of two recent incidents off the Nansha Islands one involving a Hong Kong fisherman being shot dead and another involving 22 Hong Kong fishermen being detained for alleged illegal fishing, will Government inform this Council what guidance is currently provided to Hong Kong fishermen to help them avoid straying into foreign waters during off-shore operations and what assistance will be given to fishermen who have done and are detained by foreign authorities as a result?

REPLY BY THE NONOURABLE THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY A IN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER 1987

FINANCIAL SECRETARY:

Sir,

Hong Kong fishermen are advised by the

Agriculture and Fisheries Department of the special

economic exclusion zones declared by other countries.

Notices are posted in conspicuous locations in wholesale

fish markets and fisheries offices, and regular reminders

are given through radio broadcasts, at meetings with

fishermen's co-operative societies and at various

vocational training courses. Also, the Agriculture and

Fisheries Department offers to local fishermen training in

navigation and the use of modern navigational aids.