FEATURES
FEATURES
2015 MEDIV Sea Safety Day
西貢海面上突然出現多艘水警輪、消防快艇高速地航行，更有
直昇機在上空盤旋，到底發生了什麼意外呢?原來又是水警東
分區一年一度「西貢海上安全日」的聯合拯救行動演練。
Recently, there were several Police launches, one Fire Services’
speedboat driving at a high speed on the sea, and a helicopter
hovering overhead around Sai Kung waters. But these events
were not because of an accident—but rather the annual Joint
Departmental Rescue Demonstration held by the Marine East
Division (MEDIV) on the ‘Sai Kung Sea Safety Day’.
In view of the rising number of people having fun at sea and
the need to enhance the efficiency of rescue, MEDIV has
cooperated with the Fire Services Department (FSD), Marine
Department (MD) and the Government Flying Service (GFS), to
display to over two hundred guests the advanced equipment
of police launches, their rapid response capabilities and the
effective communication and collaboration between various
government departments involved.
In order to further enhance public confidence towards the
police regarding the protection of their lives and property—
MEDIV officers showcased their abilities. In one scenario—
rescuing a person who had fallen into the sea due to a fire
on a yacht—they swiftly jumped into the water, retrieved the
victim and then hoisted them into a helicopter. The ten-minute
rescue demonstration won loud applause from the audience.
Reflecting the professionalism of the Force, MEDIV
has established the Sea Safety Guarding Angels. This
elite leadership team comprises eleven professionals
who provide advice on sea safety. Honorary members
include: Dr Li Zhiman, Senior Manager, Health, Safety and
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