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Congestion in

Question 6

Mon LIU Lit-for

typhoon stelters

6. MR. LIU asked (in Cantonese):

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Question: Will Government

Will Government inform this Council

whether it

is aware of the potential navigation risks that may be caused by congested vessel traffic in certain harbour areas within Hong Kong, such as Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau; and whether there are any improvement plans to ensure the safety of the fisherfolk and boat dwellers in those areas?

REPLY BY THE HONOURABLE THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY IN LEGISLATIVY COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 1988

FINANCIAL SECRETARY:

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The problem of congestion is not generally serious

in Hong Kong waters. The harbour itself is busy but not

congested. There is, however, congestion in most typhoon

shelters. Government is well aware of the

the potential

dangers to navigation that this congestion may cause. The

problem is being tackled in three ways.

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First, by operational control. The Mazin

Department maintains regular patrols in typhoon shelters

and in

areas frequented by local craft to ensure safe

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24-hour

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navigation and maintain general discipline.

patrols ara mounted during festivals and in

inclement

weather conditions when there is a high concentration

local craft in typhoon shelters.

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