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Maritime Carnival

6 October 2024

Free

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Marine Department holds the Maritime Carnival to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) has been engaged to administer the Carnival and supported by eleven maritime related organisations. HKMM is thrilled to announce a day of celebrative and educational activities on 6 October 2024, offering free admission. This special occasion will feature a vibrant array of activities designed to engage members of the public and their families while deepening their understanding of Hong Kong’s rich maritime history and industry.

Visitors will have the opportunity to partake in a variety of interactive experiences, including guided docent tours, game and information booths, marine movie screenings, maritime-themed talks and seafarers’ exploration worksheets for children. Among the standout events are the “Oil and Marine Refuse Cleansing Demonstration” in which visitors can observe the measures and efforts of the Marine Department in keeping our harbour clean. Noteworthy vessels such as the Marine Refuse Scavenging Boat and the Oil Response Vessel will conduct demonstrations in the waters near the museum, with narrators providing insights into their vital roles in protecting the marine environment. For those unable to attend in person, these demonstrations will also be accessible via live streaming.

Additionally, registered visitors will enjoy “Shipboard Visit” to the Marine Department’s Patrol Launch (MARINE 1) and Hydrographic Surveying Vessel (HYDRO 2). This unique opportunity allows visitors to step aboard these operational vessels, gaining a closer look at their design and function. Each visitor will receive a souvenir from the Marine Department as a memento of their experience. Moreover, the “Ship-handling Simulator Experience” will provide an immersive opportunity for attendees to navigate a virtual boat journey through Hong Kong’s waters.

Highlight of the day include “Demonstration of Underwater Unmanned Systems Challenge” featuring works of award-winning students. Guided by the National Science and Technology Communication Center and organized by the China Electronics Society and China Oceanic Society, these young innovators will showcase their cutting-edge underwater unmanned systems, inviting visitors to experience operating these remarkable technologies.

The event is organized by the Marine Department and administrated by the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, in collaboration with reputed maritime organizations namely the Hong Kong Seamen’s Union, the Maritime Professional Promotion Federation, the Maritime Services Training Institute, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Small Craft Workers Union, the Institute of Hong Kong Underwater Archaeology Research, the Student Affairs Office of College of Professional and Continuing Education of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong Science Popularization and Science Fiction Academy, the Hong Kong Sea Cadet, the Hong Kong Sea School and the Hong Kong Sea Scout.  Both the public and maritime community highly regard their works.