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Commander of Marine Outer Waters District (MOWDIST) Law Ka-hong led Marine West Division (MWDIV) officers to conduct a meeting with representatives of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Fishermen Association on September 22, during which Marine officers shared the latest deception trend and practical fire precaution measures with the representatives. Mr Law stressed the importance of joint effort on crime prevention as well as fire precaution among stakeholders and the Police. On the same occasion, a family member of the vessel owner, whose fishing vessel was on fire off Tsing Chau Wan on August 26, presented a tapestry flag to officers of MWDIV in recognition of their bravery and professionalism displayed in the maritime rescue and firefighting operation, resulting in the successful rescue of the owner from the vessel on fire.
In the afternoon on the same day, MWDIV Commander Yuen Ching-fong led officers of the Regional Crime Prevention Office of Marine Region (RCPO MAR) and MWDIV to pay a visit to Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Tuen Mun to promote sea safety and anti-deception messages to the club members. During the visit, the club’s management also introduced the fire precaution and security measures of the club through a guided tour to the facilities. Ms Yuen believed the visit had enhanced mutual understanding between the Police and stakeholders as well as raising the awareness of sea safety and crime prevention among the club members.
On September 16 and 28, Mr Law led officers of MOWDIST Headquarters, Marine North Division and RCPO MAR to visit Tap Mun, East Ping Chau and
Kat O Islands to disseminate crime prevention, epidemic prevention and personal safety messages as well as to meet with village representatives to discuss issues of concerns.
