To express deep condolences to the victims of the vessel collision off Lamma Island, Chief Executive CY Leung has marked today as a day of condolence.

Flags at all the Government's buildings are being flown at half-mast for three days from today to October 6, as a mark of respect for the victims. Flags at the Central People's Government offices in Hong Kong are also being flown at half-mast.

At noon, Mr Leung led principal officials in observing three minutes of silence at the Central Government Offices, Tamar, in mourning for the victims.

Mr Leung, together with Chief Secretary Carrie Lam, Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing, Secretary for Security Lai Tung-kwok, and Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man, later visited Leighton Hill Community Hall in Happy Valley to sign a condolence book.