Marine North Division (MNDIV) conducted an annual fire drill with Tai Po East Fire Station of the Fire Services Department (FSD) at Shuen Wan Typhoon Shelter in Tai Po on February 1. The drill aimed to enhance co-ordination between Marine Police and the FSD in dealing with "Vessel On Fire" incidents and raising the fishing community's fire prevention awareness.

The drill simulated a fishing vessel on fire and a person falling overboard. Firemen boarded a police launch to put out the fire on the fishing vessel. They also carried out an underwater search for the simulated victim. Over 40 marine police officers and firemen participated in the exercise whilst members of the local fishing community were invited to observe the drill.

Divisional Commander of MNDIV Ip Chi-kuen and Acting Divisional Officer of New Territories East Division of the FSD Mr Lui Yee-choi praised the officers and firemen for their professionalism, competence and responsiveness displayed in the drill.