To raise public awareness of the ferry service for scattering of ashes at sea, as a trial scheme, FEHD will invite the members of public to attend such service on a day (Saturday) of each month commencing July to December 2019, and it is free of charge.

During the visit, FEHD will provide dedicated staff to introduce the service and visitors are required to keep quiet and refrain from causing any disturbance to service users on board. No photo taking/film shooting is allowed.

Details of the trial scheme are as follows:

Every applicant may bring along a friend/family member on board. For registration, please call 2174 7697 or 2556 1742 (Monday to Friday (except public holidays), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Quota is limited. First come, first served.

Remarks:

(1) Visitors must be punctual and register for boarding on the date of visit before 8:45 a.m. at North Point (East) Passenger Ferry Pier. If visitor is unable to attend the visit as scheduled, please notify us in advance.

(2) The journey takes approximately 5.5 hours. The ferry returns to the North Point (East) Passenger Ferry Pier at around 2:30 pm.

(3) If the Hong Kong Observatory issues any typhoon signal or the Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal at 7:00 a.m. on the day of departure, the visit will be cancelled.

(4) If there is a special circumstances (such as the weather becomes inclement) that may affect the safety of the vessel during the outbound journey, the Captain of the vessel may decide to cancel the journey and return to the Pier.