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Free Site Tour to the New Survey Vessel Port Works No.5 at Government Dock in Hong Kong

Name: Free Site Tour to the New Survey Vessel Port Works No.5 at Government Dock in Hong Kong
Location: Free Site Tour to the New Survey Vessel Port Works No.5 at Government Dock in Hong Kong

Sat 22 Feb 2025 • 09:30 - 12:00 HKT

Entrance of Government Dockyard, Ngong Shung Road near Hoi Hong Lau, Ngong Shuen Chau, Hong Kong

In-Person

Free

Free to RICS members and candidates

Overview

Port Works No. 5 (PW5) of the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) is a survey vessel mainly for supporting the engineering projects related to marine works and fill management. The CEDD’s new survey vessel “Port Works 5” (PW5) was officially commissioned in October 2024. It represents a significant leap forward in the survey capabilities of CEDD.

During the technical tour, the speaker will provide a guided tour of the new PW5, highlighting enhancements to ship engine, as well as its safety and survey components.

The speaker will also introduce some of the daily hydrographic survey equipment, including remote-controlled boats. Additionally, experiences from past hydrographic survey work will be shared.

Speakers

Sr LEUNG Ching-hung (Cherry), Land Surveyor, Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR
Sr CHENG Tsz-yan (Tess) Land Surveyor, Lands Department, HKSAR
Mr. YUEN Lok-him (Jack), Ex-assistant Land Surveyor, Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR

Co-organizer:

Land Surveying Division, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Research Institute of Land and Space, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Supporting Organization:

Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR

Notes:

The event will be conducted in Cantonese supplemented with English.
Multi-booking or walk-in on the day is not allowed.
Late comers will not be picked up on the day.
No insurance policy will be arranged for the participants by RICS, members may consider taking out their own insurance policy to cover their own risks.
The PW5 will remain stationary at the Government Dockyard throughout the visit.
Should the event status need to change/cancel, we will communicate with all parties as soon as possible.