Survivors of one of Hong Kong's deadliest maritime disasters and victims' families who spent 13 years in a legal and bureaucratic maze seeking answers are hoping a coroner's rulin

this week will shed light on the tragedy.

Philip Chiu and his family had boarded the Lamma IV ferry at the quiet pier of an outlying island in 2012, travelling towards the city's Victoria Harbour for a close-up view of a dazzling fireworks display.

It was October 1 -- China's national day -- and spirits were high among passengers. On board, Chiu spotted a large, bright object approaching, but by the time he recognised it as another vessel, it was too late.

"It hit us at high speed. I was knocked flat on to the deck," the 63-year-old newspaper editor told AFP.

The Lamma IV sank in less than two minutes, killi

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