First Ferry (Macau) Joins the “2009 Pearl River Estuary Maritime Safety Forum” to Promote Marine Safety at Pearl River Estuary

26/06/2009 15:30

Hong Kong - New World First Ferry Services (Macau) Limited (First Ferry (Macau)) joins the "2009 Pearl River Estuary Maritime Safety Forum" organized by the Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration (GDMSA) and the Zhuhai Maritime Safety Administration of the People's Republic of China at Zhuhai from 25th to 26th June 2009. Memorandum of Understanding has also been signed this morning to improve standards of marine safety at Pearl River estuary.

The two-day Forum is constructive and inspiring. Overwhelming responses were received and over a hundred representatives from Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau shared experiences on marine safety management. The Forum and the signing of the Memorandum demonstrated commitment of rescue authorities and fast ferry operators to enhance cooperation and deliver efficient rescue in case of emergency.

According to GDMSA's information, the Pearl River estuary carries about 1.5 millions vessels per year and is one of the busiest fast ferry transportation points in the world.

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First Ferry (Macau) and Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau various marine authorities and fast ferry operators signed the Memorandum of Understanding to improve standards of marine safety at Pearl River estuary.

New World First Ferry Services (Macau) Limited ("First Ferry (Macau)") operates cross-border ferry services between Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong and Macau, providing 60 sailings daily.

First Ferry (Macau) is jointly owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited and NWS Holdings Limited. NWS Holdings Limited ("NWS Holdings", Hong Kong stock code: 659), the infrastructure and service flagship of New World Development Company Limited (Hong Kong stock code: 17), embraces businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. Its Infrastructure portfolio includes Roads, Energy, Water and Ports & Logistics projects. Its Services division comprises Facilities Management (the management of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Free Duty), Construction & Transport (Hip Hing Construction and bus and ferry services) and Strategic Investments (Newton Resources, Tricor, Haitong and securities investments).

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