Reception of Marine Wastes

The Marine Department provides refuse collection services for both
ocean-going and local vessels. It also scavenges floating refuse in Hong
Kong waters with six specialised vessels and 58 hired vessels. Oily and
chemical wastes from ships are collected by contractor and delivered to
a treatment plant at Tsing Yi Island. Refuse collection and scavenging
services are being expanded. When the expansion is completed by early
1999, the department will be able to provide much improved services for
collection and scavenging.

An inter-departmental working group has been formed to give advice and
co-ordinate resources to safeguard a clean marine environment.

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