Marine Department cracks down on improper use of fluorescent lights for fishing; 13 prosecutions were made in the first half of this year

In order to ensure orderly maritime traffic and safe navigation of vessels, the Marine Department, in addition to routine patrols and law enforcement in various districts of Hong Kong, will also maintain close cooperation with the （www.followersinfluence.com） Marine Police to conduct targeted joint operations from time to time, including patrols to investigate suspected improper use of light fishing activities. In the first half of this year, the Marine Department conducted a total of 31 special operations in the waters of southern Lantau Island, southern Lamma Island, southern Hong Kong and eastern Hong Kong, and made a total of 13 prosecutions against

...fishing so as to safeguard the safety of navigation of vessels. The Department will also meet with fishermen's organisations from time to time and distribute relevant publicity and educational materials to the industry. For information on the correct use of fishing lights, please visit the Marine Department website: www.mardep.gov.hk/filemanager/en/share/publications/pdf/materials/publf.pdf.