First Ferry (Macau) participated in “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Exercise of Search and Rescue in the Sea of 2010”

15/06/2010 17:00

Hong Kong - New World First Ferry Services (Macau) Limited ("First Ferry (Macau)") had dispatched "New Ferry LXXXI" to participate in "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Exercise of Search and Rescue in the Sea of 2010" which was held on 10 June 2010, to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of the crew in handling emergency situation. During the exercise, a collision between "New Ferry LXXXI" and another catamaran was simulated in the sea and emergency measures were required to implement among different rescue units. The exercise completed with success and the crew on "New Ferry LXXXI" demonstrated the competency and efficient skills in handling the crisis and cooperative team spirit.

19 units including around 200 participants from governmental departments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau as well as the fleets from different Macau ferry services operators participated in the two-hour exercise in the sea outside Macau International Airport. After the simulated collision occurred, the crew from "New Ferry LXXXI" immediately implemented the emergency plan by coordinating with related departments for disembarkation and giving proper treatment to the injured passengers. At the same time, First Ferry (Macau)'s Emergency Response Team formed by the management was activated to regulate the arrangements between the crew and different departments, in order to reinforce the effective and swift response of First Ferry (Macau) team to emergency situation.

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Cabin attendants tried to comfort the injured passengers and gave them first aid treatment at once.

After the simulated collision occurred, Chief Engineer reported the damage situation of the ferry and the latest casualties to the Emergency Centre immediately.

After disembarkation, cabin attendants from “New Ferry LXXXI” led the rescue team to the cabin to salvage the injured passengers.

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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