Maintaining the integrity of the Sea Boundary of Administration
Around the clock, the Region’s fleet maintains a high profile police presence in the waters of the HKSAR.
Conducting Search & Rescue (SAR) Operations
The Region plays an active role in SAR operations both inside and occasionally outside of HKSAR waters and actively supports the Hong Kong Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, which is operated by the Marine Department.
Preventing & Detecting Crime
High profile police presence and efforts on proactive crime prevention publicity are made to prevent and deter crime on islands and maritime environment, as well as to thoroughly investigate all crimes that had been reported.
Assisting in Enforcing Port and Maritime Regulations
The seaways are the living heart of Hong Kong and are actively policed in support of the Marine Department to ensure vessels are operated in a safe and proper manner.
Providing a Casualty Evacuation Service
At sea, on outlying islands and remote places the Regions resources are regularly deployed to assist the conveyance of sick and injured persons for medical treatment and close ties are maintained with other Government Departments to achieve this.
Assisting the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
Assisting the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The ISPS code was implemented in Hong Kong on 1st July 2004 and the Region implements various measures to enhance security.
Sea Safety
The Region proactively promotes sea safety by working closely with the Maritime Community, and through cooperation and partnership with other Departments. The establishment of the ‘Sea Safety Ambassador Scheme’ aims to raise the public awareness of sea safety and to explore measures in reducing accidents at sea.
Useful Sea Safety Leaflets
