Latest arrangements for Marine Department services

     In light of the announcement of the Government that the special work arrangements for government employees will be extended until January 6, 2021, a spokesman for the Marine Department (MD) announced today (December 22) that the licensing and port formalities services at the Yau Ma Tei Marine Office, the Tuen Mun Marine Office, the Sai Kung Marine Office, the Tai Po Marine Office, the Aberdeen Marine Office, the Cheung Chau Marine Office and the Shau Kei Wan Marine Office; the seafarers' examination and certification services; mercantile marine services; and local vessel surveying and enquiry services, will continue to be suspended until January 6, 2021. Those who have made an appointment for services or examinations will be separately informed of alternative arrangements.

     The licensing and port formalities services at the Central Marine Office and other services provided by the MD will remain unaffected.