Clear mind, safe seas. Drink and drug boating are criminal offences.
| VO: | The Marine Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2025 |
| VO: | Anyone operating or performing designated duties on board a vessel underway |
| Super: | Applies to all vessels underway in Hong Kong waters (buoyancy devices such as swimming rings, floating beds in normal use by swimmers are not considered operating vessels) |
| VO: | while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and incapable of performing their duties properly |
| Super: | Breath test |
| VO: | or with an alcohol concentration exceeding the prescribed limits |
| Super: | Drink boating is an offence |
| VO: | or with illicit drugs in the body |
| Super: | Drug test |
| VO: | commits an offence |
| Super: | Drug boating is an offence |
| VO: | The maximum penalty is a $25,000 fine and imprisonment for three years |
| Super: | Maximum penalty $25,000 Imprisonment for 3 years Disqualification of relevant qualifications for life |
| VO: | Clear mind, safe seas Drink and drug boating are criminal offences |
| Super: | Clear mind, safe seas Drink and drug boating are criminal offences MD logo HKPF logo |
