Government Fleet

The government fleet of 343 powered vessels is highly visible in the port.
It includes specialised vessels such as fire boats, police launches, airport
rescue launches, pollution control launches, hydrographic survey launches
and floating clinics. The government also has launches for harbour patrol,
immigration, port health, customs clearance, correctional services,
environmental protection and surveys of international shipping. In July
1997 many of these vessels were involved in the celebratory events held
in the harbour to mark re-unification with China.

The Marine Department designs, procures and maintains all government
vessels. It has a rolling 10-year fleet development plan to replace old
vessels with new ones. In 1997, 15 vessels costing $66 million were
delivered and 29 construction contracts, worth $238 million, awarded to
shipbuilders in Hong Kong and overseas. Twelve vessels were procured
for the new airport project at Chek Lap Kok.

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