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    HKO e-Bulletin for the Marine Community (Issue No.36)

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    Issue No.36 (Jun 2023) Feedback
    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 Automatic Weather Station installed onboard Voluntary Observing Ship
    Deployment of drifting buoys in 2022 The weather observations taken by Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) over the data sparse areas of vast 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
    Online Barometer Comparison Self-Check Service The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has joined the Barometer Upgrade Program of the Data Buoy Cooperation Panel (DBCP) and already deployed more than 20 drifting buoys in the South China Sea and western North Pacific with the assistance of Hong Kong Voluntary Observing Ships (HKVOS) in the past few years.
    New Recruits of Hong Kong Voluntary Observing Ship
    New VOS classifications Three container ships joined the fleet of the Hong Kong Voluntary Observing Ships (HKVOS) in the first half of 2023 for the contribution of marine weather observations.
    The Observatory Enhances Marine Meteorological Information Services)
    This link will open in a new windowThe Observatory Enhances Marine Meteorological Information Services) The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) launched the enhanced webpage on “Meteorological Information for Fishermen” today (12 December).
    Backup South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Center (Hong Kong) commences operation
    This link will open in a new windowBackup South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Center (Hong Kong) commences operation The Backup South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Center (Hong Kong) (BSCSTAC) commenced official operation today (March 29) 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
    This link will open in a new windowThirteenth 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
    This link will open in a new windowJourney of Weather Buoys at Seas The ocean covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface and affects Earth’s weather and climate.
    Weather Chit Chat Issue 89
    This link will open in a new windowWeather 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
    This link will open in a new windowHKO 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 Check Service Request Form
    This link will open in a new windowBarometer Comparison Check Service Request Form This link will open in a new windowBarometer Comparison Check Service Request Form
    MyOceanWx On Demand Service Registration Form
    Barometer Comparison Self-Check Service e-Form
    Statistics of HKVOS Ship Reports in Past 3 Years
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    Marine Weather Review
    Weather Information
    Past e-Bulletins for the Marine Community
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