Hong Kong Marine Police
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The Marine Region of the Hong Kong Police Force, also known as the Marine Police. Its headquarter is located at Sai Wan Ho. Their 166 launches and craft[1], patrols some 1850km² of waters within Hong Kong's territory, including the Victoria Harbour and 244 outlying islands. This involves the control of some 13 000 local craft, pleasure boats and ferries and a maritime population of 14 100. Shore patrols are regularly mounted to maintain contact with inhabitants of small islands and isolated communities with no land transport to other parts of the territory.
In addition to normal policing functions, the Marine Police fleet is also responsible for maintaining effective law and order within Hong Kong waters with particular emphasis on countering illegal immigration and smuggling at sea. Marine Region is also one of the main agencies in the Hong Kong search and rescue organisation geared towards maritime operations both within and outside Hong Kong waters.
