Tsuen Wan Public Pier was expected to be very heavy on April 27, Mr Chung advised that vessels should follow instructions from the Marine Police and if possible should use other landing facilities in Victoria Harbour. He also reminded vessel operators that the marine traffic in the Kap Shui Mun Fairway would increase substantially due to the closure of the Ma Wan Fairway and that vessels transiting the Kap Shui Mun Fairway should proceed with caution and adjust speed so as to avoid unnecessary overtaking. The Marine Department has published Marine Department Notices No.65 and No.70 of 1997 to give full details of the special marine traffic measures. As for vessel operators Mr Chung advised those who were not familiar with the waters not proceed to the water areas in which vessels would encounter strong current and heavy traffic. A practical demonstration is recommended.
All children wear lifejackets at all times.
A list showing the names of all persons on board is available for immediate use in emergency. The vessel has not been overloaded its licensed passenger capacity. All vessels are also asked to observe the regulations for preventing collisions at sea. In the evening of the fireworks display, the safe speed should not exceed five knots while a proper look-out must be maintained at all times. He said that cabin lights should be switched off while searchlights and those lights which would interfere with keeping a proper look-out should also not be used.