香港特別行政區政府海事處 MARINE DEPARTMENT HKSAR GOVERNMENT

Issue No. 49 • January 2013 STH led shipping delegation to Dalian

The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, led a 27-member delegation to Dalian from November 27 to 29, 2012, to promote the compre- hensive maritime services offered by and to keep abreast of the latest developments of the maritime hub of northeast China. The delegation included the Direc- tor of Marine, Mr Francis Liu, Hong Kong Maritime Industry Council (MIC) and Hong Kong Port Development Council (PDC) members, shipowners and experts The delegation attends the “Seminar on Hong Kong-Dalian Maritime Services”. in shipbroking, ship finance, marine insurance, maritime law and ship registration. The delegation attended the “Seminar on Hong Kong-Dalian Maritime Services”, organised jointly by the MIC, PDC and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) on November 28. At the seminar, Professor Cheung and some members from the delegation showcased Hong Kong’s competitive edge in the maritime industry, including its sound legal system, low and simple tax regime, robust financial system, free flow of capital and information, and trilingual talents. In particular, they explored how Hong Kong’s professional The delegation visits Dalian Port. maritime services could help Dalian’s maritime industry grasp new business Company and Dalian Port. They met On November 29, the delegation opportunities. the Secretary of the Dalian Municipal visited Dalian Maritime University They also visited the Liaoning Party Committee, Mr Tang Jun, and and met its President, Professor Wang Maritime Safety Administration, attended a dinner hosted by the Dalian Zuwen. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Municipal Government. HONG KONG MARITIME NEWS Meeting to enhance Guangdong and HK maritime co-ordination and co-operation

The Guangdong Maritime Safety and co-operation in maritime safety of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediment; Administration (MSA), Shenzhen and ­protection of the Guangdong Protocol on Preparedness, Response MSA and the Hong Kong Marine and Hong Kong maritime environ- and Co-operation to Pollution In- ­Department (MD) held their 20th ment. The issues included safety and cidents by Hazardous and Noxious ­regular meeting at the MD’s Head- ­traffic administration at sea; seafarers’ Substances (OPRC-HNS Protocol); quarters in Hong Kong on November ­certification management; implemen- arrangement of training, examination 13, 2012 to discuss a number of mari- tation of international conventions; and certification for Hong Kong reg- time issues. marine accident investigation; port istered seafarers in Guangdong during The Director of Guangdong MSA state control and flag state control; the transitional period; training and delegation, Mr Liang Jian Wei and national and Hong Kong local re- seminars on maritime accident inves- the Vice Director of the Shenzhen quirements; emergency response in tigations; joint concentrated inspec- MSA delegation, Mr Li Wei, led their tackling pollutions; as well as safety tion on AIS of small vessels operating ­delegations and met with the Director management during the construc- in Hong Kong and PRD waters; and of Marine, Mr Francis Liu; the Deputy tion and operation of the Hong Kong- establishment of mechanism of infor- Director of Marine, Mr Ivan Tung; Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. mation exchange on false or concealed and other Marine Department rep- Other issues discussed included declaration of dangerous cargo. resentatives. preliminary preparation and imple- The meeting achieved its expected The attendees discussed issues mentation of International Conven- goal, bearing fruitful results. on how to enhance co-ordination tion for the Control and Management

2 HONG KONG MARITIME NEWS Maiden call of Celebrity Millennium in Hong Kong

The premium cruise brand Celebrity­ ence of other guests. launched in 2000 and underwent a Cruises has arrived in Hong Kong for Celebrity Millennium is the first major renovation earlier in 2012. The the first time when its large cruise cruise ship deployed by the Celebrity­ 91,000 gross registered ton ­Malta ship “Celebrity Millennium” made its Cruises to Asia. Her arrival signified­ ­registered ship has arrived from maiden call on December 22, 2012. the growth of the high-end cruise ­Singapore on a 14-night cruise which An official ceremony was held on- ­market in the region. With the com- is also part of her maiden Asian board the ship to welcome her ­arrival. pletion of the first berth at the Kai ­season with one of the homeports in The Deputy Director of ­Marine, Mr Tak Cruise Terminal in mid 2013, the Hong Kong. She departed for Vietnam Ivan Tung, was invited to attend the berthing capacity for cruise ships will on December 24, 2012 after staying in ­ceremony to exchange plaque with be greatly enhanced. The 2158-guest Hong Kong for 3 days. Captain Zisis S Taramas in the pres- capacity Celebrity ­Millennium has

Visit to share experience on managing terminals

The Assistant Director (Plan- The Assistant Director ning & Services) of Marine, Mr (Planning & Services) KM Fung, visited Tianjin, China of Marine, Mr KM Fung and Incheon, South Korea in early (right), presenting a ­November 2012, to gain knowledge wooden shield to the Director of Dispatch of modern terminal designs, opera- & Control Centre, Mr tion and management. Hong Ming, of Tianjin Programmes included meet- Port (Group) Co. Ltd. ing with the president of the Inter- national Passenger Ferry Termi- nal in the Port of Incheon, Mr Lee Jun-Yong, to learn the latest mode of terminal and ferry management, particularly on the movement of passengers and their luggage, as well as security ­arrangement. Mr Fung also paid a visit to the ber 1 and the International Passenger experience on managing passenger ­Tianjin Xingang International Pas- Ferry Terminal in the Port of Incheon ferry terminal operations during its senger Ferry Terminal on Novem- on November 2. The delegation shared visit.

Enhance Maritime Safety One-day Refresher Training for Local Vessels’ Coxswains Upon the Marine Department’s sea and their cognisance in preventing request, Maritime Services Train- collisions. ing Institute (MSTI) organised 3 The course also aimed to help cox- one-day refresher training cours- swains review relevant navigational es for coxswains of local vessels safety ordinances, as well as contin- ­between December 12 and 14, 2012. gency and rescue measures for marine Each course could accommodate 20 accidents such as shipwrecking and participants. grounding, and to enhance­ life-saving The refresher course was de- skills. Participants using simulators to practise signed for employed local vessels’ Participants also used simulators to navigation skills under various scenarios. coxswains, aiming at raising their practise navigation skills under vari- safety awareness when navigating at ous scenarios.

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Enhance Maritime Safety Local Vessels Advisory Committee discusses enhancing navigational safety The Marine Department and closed-circuit tele﹣ the maritime industry convened a visions in the meeting of the Local Vessels Advi- wheelhouse of sory Committee (the Committee) on ­local passenger ­October 26, 2012, regarding the vessel vessels; limiting collision incident off . the working hours The Deputy Director of Marine and of coxswains and Chairman of the Committee, Mr Ivan crew and review- Tung, chaired the meeting to discuss ing the duty roster improvement measures to enhance system; review- the navigational safety of local vessels. ing the minimum Items for discussion and explora- manning requirement of local pas- ­regarding the importance of ­vessel tion of feasibility included raising senger vessels; implementation­ of an safety and marine traffic safety, and compulsory third party risks insurance Automatic Identification System on agreed to co-operate with regard coverage; establishing a marine traffic board local vessels; long-term public to feasible improvement measures. accident victims assistance scheme; promotion and education strategies ­Various sub-committees have fixed legislation to strengthen marine traf- and further strengthening co-oper- schedules for further discussion of fic regulations; reinforcing the current ation with the industry on maritime ­related items in detail, so as to reach coxswains’ examination syllabus and safety. a consensus as soon as possible for system for certification; implement- The industry representatives at the ­enhancing navigational safety. ing the compulsory installation of meeting expressed their concerns

Marine Department holds seminars on navigational safety inside harbour The Marine Department held two people attended the two seminars. seminars to promote navigational The seminars covered navigation- safety inside the harbour on Octo- al safety inside the harbour, emer- ber 24 and 25, 2012 at the Mariners’ gency response and procedures, and Club, Tsim Sha Tsui. Participants analysis of the causes of accidents included coxswains and crews of in the past and their ­implications. the operating companies of launch- The Assistant Director (Shipping) es, ferries, kaitos and high-speed of Marine, Mr PC So, in particular craft, and members of the chambers reminded the participants of the im- of commerce and the labour union portance of navigational ­safety and in the maritime industry. About 250 continuously raising alertness.

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Enhance Maritime Safety Marine traffic arrangements and safety measures for the New Year’s Eve Countdown Pyrotechnic Show

To raise the safety awareness of of safety advice on participating the He emphasised that parents should the public when they are participat- pyrotechnic display organised by the look after children and ensure that the ing in major events at sea, TV and Hong Kong Tourism Board on the children are in a lifejacket at all times. radio Announcements in the Public New Year’s Eve. Coxswains should keep a passenger Interest (APIs) have been produced The Assistant Director (Port Con- and crew list in case it is needed. Pas- by the Marine­ Department (MD) and trol) of Marine, Mr Raymond Chung, sengers should note the locations of the (HKPF), appealed to the public to pay attention the vessels’ emergency exits and the and have broadcast on TV and radio to marine safety when participating in lifejackets, and note how to put on a starting from December 21, 2012. In major events at sea. Crew members lifejacket, before the vessels depart. ­addition, the MD and the HKPF have and passengers should work together Vessels should refrain from overload- published a poster and a leaflet to re- closely and follow the safety measures. ing or speeding. mind the general public of the safety On the New Year’s Eve, the MD measures to be followed on-board strengthened inspections of vessels when participating in major events at and carried out enforcement action sea. in regard to the guidelines on children In addition, the MD and the HKPF wearing a lifejacket at all times and held a press conference on December coxswains keeping a passenger and 20 for the premiere broadcast of the crew list, in order to ensure safety of TV APIs, and reminded the public the public. Workshop held on green shipping and supply chains The Government will continue to Mr Liu noted that the Hong Kong approach, will help to ensure that our sharpen its competitive capability by ­Autonomous Shipping Register, main- port is ready for ultra-large container seeking to provide the driving force tenance of Hong Kong as a free port ships at all tides. for the shipping and port industries and timely provision of necessary sup- On the environmental protection to thrive, the Director of Marine, Mr porting infrastructural facilities are front, the Government has rolled out Francis Liu, said on November 5, 2012. important elements in strengthening since September 2012 a three-year in- Speaking at the opening plenary Hong Kong’s role as a regional ship- centive scheme to attract ocean-going of the APEC Port Services Network ping hub. The study on the feasibility vessels using low-sulphur fuel while at (APSN) Workshop organised by of developing a new container termi- berth in Hong Kong through reducing the Secretariat of the APSN and co- nal, as well as the dredging work of the by half their port facilities and light hosted by the Marine Department, Kwai Tsing Container Basin and its dues. “We will also continue to partner with the industry and counterparts within the APEC region to promote green shipping like reduction of ma- rine emissions from the international shipping and local craft community,” Mr Liu said. The APSN Workshop provided a platform for port administrations, government and industry to address issues related to green shipping and supply chains in ports. Over 50 rep- resentatives from across 16 member economies of the APEC region joined the three-day event held in Hong The Director of Marine, Mr Francis Liu (left), delivers a speech at the opening plenary of Kong. the APEC Port Services Network Workshop.

5 HONG KONG MARITIME NEWS Signing of contract to upgrade

VTS services The Assistant Director (Port Control) of Marine, Mr Raymond Chung (second On behalf of the Marine Depart- left), signs the “Service Level ment, the Assistant Director (Port Agreement (SLA)” on behalf Control) of Marine, Mr Raymond of the Marine Department. Chung, signed the “Service Level Agreement (SLA)” with the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) on November 19, 2012. The signing of the SLA symbolised the commencement of the replace- ment and upgrading project of Hong Kong Vessel Traffic Services (HKVTS) System. The EMSD will provide a 2016, the new HKVTS System will national Association of Marine Aids comprehensive project management be designed with the most advanced to Navigation and Lighthouse service to the Marine Department for technology and in compliance with ­Authorities (IALA) and the Inter- the replacement project. the latest international require- national Maritime Organization Targeted for commissioning in ments as prescribed by the Inter- (IMO).

New Port Handbook & Directory 2012 available

The Port of Hong Kong Hand- book & Directory 2012, which was recently published, offers a wealth of information and data on the Port of Hong Kong. It offers great value to those engaged in shipping and support services, and to those who take a general interest in the latest industrial development. Published by DaysOnTheBay Co Ltd, with the support of the Marine Department, this handbook out- lines the broad range of services ing ties between Hong Kong and the and facilities that are open to mari- Mainland, the handbook also includes time business and professionals in a section written in simplifiedChinese. ­ this dynamic port city. A great deal Free hard copies of the handbook of terminal data and facts to ship are available to interested parties finance and maritime law; from in Hong Kong. Send a request for a insights into the Hong Kong Ship copy of the handbook to ipro_mdd@ Register to the city’s unique history mardep.gov.hk. is also included. Readers will find An electronic version of the hand- useful information at their finger- book is also available at the depart- tips. ment’s webpage www.mardep.gov.hk. In recognition of the grow-

6 HONG KONG MARITIME NEWS Oilex and HNS exercises and the Environmental Protection completed successfully Department, tested the government departments’ readiness under the Two annual exercises, the oil spill field exercise held at the coastal waters Maritime Hazardous and Noxious response joint exercise, code-named between Pearl Island and Loi On Pai, Substances Spill Response Plan and to Oilex 2012; and the joint maritime Tuen Mun on November 14, 2012. test their responses in combating spilt Hazardous and Noxious Substances The Oilex 2012 exercise, which was HNS. (HNS) spillage response exercise, code co-ordinated by the Marine Depart- The HNS Exercise 2012 field named “HNS exercise 2012”, were held ment, involved other government ­exercise hypothesized a scenario successfully. departments including the Civil Aid of chemical, styrene leaking from a The former exercise was held on Service, Auxiliary Medical Service, chemical tanker in Hong Kong waters. October 25, 2012 off Ha Mei Wan, Hong Kong Police Force, Government Response parties included the Envi- Lamma Island to test responses in Flying Service and oil companies. The ronmental Protection Department, combating oil pollution in Hong exercise involved response groups Marine Department, Fire Services Kong waters, while the latter two-part containing a mock oil spill accident ­Department, Government Labora- ­activity involved a table-top exercise from an anchored oil tanker carrying tory, Hong Kong Police Force and to test the response parties’ commu- a leaked cargo of 5,000 tonnes of fuel ­Marine Department’s contractors. nication at the Marine Department’s oil near Ha Mei Wan. Styrene, being the most commonly Maritime Rescue Co-ordination The HNS Exercise 2012, jointly or- encountered HNS cargo in Hong Kong ­Centre on November­ 7, 2012 and a ganised by the Marine Department waters, was picked for the exercise.

A pollution control vessel and a Government Flying Service helicopter simulate the spraying of oil dispersant onto the sea during the Oilex 2012.

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