http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/notices/pdf/mdn12133.pdf

This report is of a fast ferry colliding with a motor launch, the fast ferry sustaining minor damage to one of it's bows and the motor launch sinking.

It is dated 19 Sept 2012[b] - So, the marine department released a report faulting both operators for going to fast, failing to maintain an adequate lookout, and failing to take appropriate action to avoid a collision. and
11 days later we had another nearly identical accident! WTH!?!?!!?

But with significant loss of life the second time.

I will bet the bank that this investigation has the SAME exact conclusions.

Because, barring some extenuating circumstance, that is ALMOST ALWAYS the conclusion drawn when two vessels collide.

The scary thing is that had the skippers and crew read this report and taken heed, the second (fatal) accident would have been avoided.

[b]So to Tigger and anyone else that has something to report - REPORT IT NOW, REPORT IT WHEN IT HAPPENS - DEMAND A RESPONSE

It will take A LOT of force, A LOT of people, A LOT of demands for change, before anything changes here. Accidents will continue to happen until there is a cultural change amongst the operators. This will only happen if it is FORCED on them. They had the information, they (should have) knew the risks, yet they continued to operate in the same (obviously) reckless manner.

Transparency and accountability - that is the only way things will change

See my other post here
http://www.lamma.com.hk/forum-OK/viewtopic.php?t=12164

On how to contact the Marine Department and their promise to respond to your issues.

And I have.

I'm assuming you have also been in touch with the relevant departments. May I ask what feedback you have received?

I have resent my email to HKKF and received no response.

I have sent an email to the Marine Department and have had a response, which informed me that it was received basically. And a response would be forthcoming.

I have called 1823 and been informed again that my enquiry/complaint will be sent to the relevant people/department (although I was speaking to the Marine Department) and they would get back to me. When I asked 'how long', they suggested that I send an email. I pointed out that I had, as had many other people.

They told me it may take around 10 days. I told them it was just not acceptable, and myself and Lamma commuters were tired of this nonsense and we wanted a response immediately. An emergency door is locked and it is just not acceptable..

The wonderful gentleman who is dealing with my enquiries is lovely, and only doing his job, but he has marked my case as urgent, and hopefully we will have answers soon, as it's pretty disgraceful.

Everyone else needs to send a short email. I cannot believe that the HKKF is getting away with such glaring safety shortcomings, nor can I believe that they have the audacity to continue ignoring the above (staff are still all piling into the cabin once the ferry takes off.)

The only way I am currently taking out my 'angst' is to purposely sit in the 'outside area' and say "no, I'm not moving unless you give me a valid reason. Call the police to lecture me once I land on YSW.. OK.. maybe we will get some answers.