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Technical Visit to VTC and MRCC of the Marine Department
 


Date, time & venue

2018-07-06;2:30 to 4:30 pm.;VTC and the MRCC of the Marine Department

 

HKIE Logistics & Transportation Division

Technical Visit to VTC and MRCC of the Marine Department     

      

6 July 2018, Friday, 2:30 – 4:30 pm

 

Programme Highlights

 

The visit includes the VTC and the MRCC of the Marine Department.  The Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system was installed at the Hong Kong-Macao Ferry Terminal where the VTC is located.  It was upgraded in 2016 and offers a faster and a more accurate assessment of the busy waters in Hong Kong.  The system is able to meet the evolving international operational standards of VTS equipment.  Another part of the visit is HK MRCC, which is responsible for all Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for ships in distress, both within the waters of Hong Kong and the region of HKSAR in the South China Sea.  The HK MRCC is equipped with advanced GMDSS equipment to monitor any distress calls from ships.  The HK MRCC also acts as a coordinator of search and rescue operations; it can deploy the Search and Rescue Units (aircrafts, vessels, etc.) of the relevant agencies and departments when a marine emergency arises.

 

 

Registration and Enquiries

The visit is free of charge and the number of participants is limited to 20.  The applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.  For registration, please register online at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHT2ipPUsU9lRJDhUABSRurayW3XGntqHM-i9m9hia0_1blw/viewform?c=0&w=1 on or before 25 June 2018.  Successful applicants will be notified individually.  For enquiries, please contact Ir Dr. Irene Poon at Tel: 90485371 or via Email: irenewkp@yahoo.com.

 

 

 
 
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