HKO e-Bulletin for the Marine Community
 |
|
| Issue No.36 (Jul 2023) |  |
| This e-Bulletin provides the latest news and information on the development of weather services for the marine community. It is published on-line and in English only. | |
| The First Off-the-Shelf Automatic Weather Station installed onboard Hong Kong Voluntary Observing Ship | |
 |
The weather observations taken by Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) over data sparse oceans are regarded as essential and irreplaceable for the provision of safety-related meteorological services for the marine community. |
| Deployment of Drifting Buoys in 2023 | |
 |
The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has joined the Barometer Upgrade Program of the Data Buoy Cooperation Panel (DBCP) and already deployed around 30 drifting buoys in the South China Sea and western North Pacific with the assistance of Hong Kong Voluntary Observing Ships (HKVOS) since 2015. |
| New Recruits of Hong Kong Voluntary Observing Ship | |
 |
We welcome three container ships joined the fleet of the Hong Kong Voluntary Observing Ships (HKVOS) in the first half of 2023 to contribute marine weather observations. |
| The Observatory Enhances Marine Meteorological Information Services | |
 |
The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) launched the enhanced webpage on “Meteorological Information for Fishermen” on 12 December 2022. |
| Backup South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Center (Hong Kong) commences operation | |
 |
The Backup South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Center (Hong Kong) (BSCSTAC) commenced official operation on March 29 2023 in support of the South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Center (SCSTAC) in Beijing for the provision of a tsunami alert service to strengthen the early warning capability for tsunamis in the region. |
| Thirteenth Meeting of the Liaison Group for the Shipping Community | |
 |
Members of the Liaison Group for the Shipping Community of the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) attended the annual meeting on 16 November 2022 with a total of 22 representatives from shipping companies, container terminal operators, the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, the Hong Kong Pilots Association and the Marine Department. |
| Journey of Weather Buoys at Seas | |
 |
Drifting buoy is a commonly deployed device for ocean observations. It consists of meteorological sensors like atmospheric pressure sensor barometer and temperature sensor thermistor, a battery power source, and a satellite transmitter that relays the data through satellite system. |
| Weather Chit Chat Issue 89 | |
 |
Friends of the Observatory (FoOb) Newsletter "Weather Chit Chat" has been issued. |
| HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources Issue No. 73 | |
 |
The HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources is published on-line to cover in layman terms various interesting topics related to weather phenomena and popular science, as well as the latest developments in science and technology related to the Observatory's service on meteorology, radiation and geophysics. |
| Barometer Comparison Self-Check Service e-Form | |
 |
Barometer Comparison Self-Check Service e-Form |
| MyOceanWx On Demand Service Registration Form |
| Reply form for Application of Account of HKO "MyOceanWx On Demand" Service |
| Barometer Comparison Check Service Request Form | |
| Barometer Comparison Check Service Request Form | |
| Statistics of HKVOS Ship Reports in Past 3 Years |
| Statistics of HKVOS Ship Reports in Past 3 Years |
| Promotional leaflet of MyOceanWx Gallery |
| Promotional leaflet of MyOceanWx Gallery |
| Marine Weather Review |
| Tropical cyclones over western North Pacific and South China Sea |
| Weather Information |
| Weather Information for the Marine Community World Weather Information Service Severe Weather Information Centre |
| Past e-Bulletins for the Marine Community |
| Press here If you do not wish to receive this e-bulletin by email, please click here for de-registration. |
| Related Links |
| Hong Kong Port Meteorological Services Hong Kong Marine Departmant |