A delegation from the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), led by Sr Prof. Ben CHAN, Professor of RILS and Prof. George LIU, RILS Core Member and Associate Head (Partnership) of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) visited the new survey vessel “Port Works 5” (PW5) of the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), HKSAR.
This technical visit, a part of the event series “The New Era of Hydrographic Survey”, was jointly organised by RILS, the Land Surveying Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with the support of CEDD. The event series aims to provide participants with comprehensive insights into the latest advancements in hydrographic surveying technology of CEDD.
The visit highlighted the innovative solutions including digital tools and advanced surveying techniques which CEDD adopted to address various challenges in efficiency, environmental sustainability and infrastructure resilience encountered in hydrographic surveying. It also exemplified the importance of tripartite collaboration between government, professional institutions and academia. During the visit, participants across the sectors engaged in fruitful discussions on the applications of hydrographic survey technology and the need for enhanced research and improved data accessibility in the field through interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaborations. The visit has provided an important platform for fostering cross-sectoral dialogues and networks essential for advancing hydrographic surveying.
Acknowledgment
RILS extends the Institute’s gratitude to CEDD for facilitating this visit and providing valuable insights into PW5’s operations and technological advancements. RILS would also like to thank all invited speakers and fellow participants for their inputs and participation during the visit.
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