DCCC365/2021

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：HKSAR v 董波 - 法院：區域法院 (DC) - 法官：葉佐文 - 判決日期：2022年11月16日 ### 案情摘要 2019年10月19日，被告人作為開敞式遊樂船 "Miss Conduct Junior" 的船長，將船駛至西貢大浪灣。當時海面有大浪，約8名乘客落水，死者洪小媛是最後落水者之一。被告人隨後啟動引擎將船掉頭駛走，導致死者被螺旋槳擊中背部，造成嚴重傷勢最終死亡。 ### 核心法律爭議 核心 legal issue 係被告人是否在無合理辯解的情況下，違反《商船(本地船隻)條例》第32條，危及他人在海上的安全。辯方 argument 認為死者可能在啟動螺旋槳後才落水，或當時距離超過5米，因此不構成危險；控方則主張被告人在已知有人落水的情況下啟動引擎。 ### 判決理由 法官分析被告人在錄影會面中稱「第一時間」掉頭是為了防止翻船以保護船上餘下人士，這反映其 aware 當時死者已在海中。法官認為被告人的說法與目擊者吳木亮的證供（船停一分鐘後才啟動動力掉頭）相矛盾，且違反常理。根據證據，死者落水後立即啟動螺旋槳，距離必然不足5米，構成危及安全。 ### 引用案例與條文 香港法例第 548 章《商船(本地船隻)條例》第 32 條 ### 裁決與命令 被告人被裁定罪名成立。 --- ### 免責聲明 本摘要由人工智能自動生成，內容可能存在錯誤或遺漏，僅供參考，不構成法律意見。如需法律建議，請諮詢合資格律師。### Case Details - Case Name: HKSAR v Dong Bo - Court: District Court (DC) - Judge: Yip Cho Man - Date of Judgment: 16 November 2022 ### Factual Background On 19 October 2019, the defendant, acting as captain of the pleasure craft "Miss Conduct Junior", navigated to Sai Kung. While near the beach in rough seas, several passengers jumped into the water, including the deceased, Hung Siu-yuen. The defendant subsequently started the engine to perform a U-turn, resulting in the deceased being struck by the propeller, causing fatal injuries. ### Key Legal Issues The core legal issue was whether the defendant endangered the safety of others at sea without reasonable excuse, contrary to Section 32 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance. The defense argued that the deceased might have fallen into the water after the engine started or was beyond the 5-meter danger zone, while the prosecution contended the defendant acted recklessly knowing people were in the water. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge found the defendant's account in the recorded interview inconsistent with the eyewitness testimony of Mr. Ng. The judge reasoned that the defendant's intent to stabilize the boat to protect remaining passengers implied he knew the deceased had already entered the water. By restarting the engine immediately after people jumped, the defendant created a foreseeable danger within the 5-meter radius. ### Key Precedents & Statutes Section 32 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance (Cap. 548) ### Decision & Orders The defendant was found guilty of the charge. --- ### Disclaimer This summary is AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. It is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified lawyer for professional legal advice.