On September 25, 2024, the national research vessel Shenhai Yihao and the Jiaolong manned submersible docked at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking the first return of China's deep-ocean research ship to Hong Kong in 18 years.
Arriving around 7 AM via Sai Wan, the vessel was met with excitement from local students who were invited onboard, expressing pride in witnessing the nation’s advancements in technology. Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing*and Nancy Chu Ip Yuk-yu, president of the University of Science and Technology, were present to welcome the ship. Cheuk highlighted the significance of this visit, noting it showcases China's progress in deep-sea manned submersible technology and reflects the central government's support for Hong Kong's marine research and ecological conservation.
Cheuk encouraged the community to embrace this opportunity, hoping it inspires more young people in Hong Kong to engage in deep-sea research and participate in international science projects.
The Shenhai Yihao and Jiaolong recently returned from a 45-day international deep-sea metascience program in the western Pacific Ocean. They will be stationed at the Ocean Terminal for three days, during which the 11 scientific researchers onboard, including three from Hong Kong, are scheduled to attend lectures and international seminars.
Students like Cheng expressed eagerness to explore the vessel and learn about its discoveries during the expedition. Another student, So, shared a sense of pride in hosting such a prestigious Chinese research vessel, viewing it as a unique opportunity.
In conjunction with the Jiaolong's visit, the University of Science and Technology is organizing a series of academic and public outreach activities designed to enhance public understanding of marine scientific research and conservation. Lawmaker Duncan Chiu Tat-kun mentioned that visitors will have the chance to view the Jiaolong and various samples collected from depths between 2,000 and 4,000 meters.
嚴龍潛水器在香港與母船停靠
2024年9月25日，中國國家研究船**深海一號**和**嚴龍**載人潛水器在尖沙咀的海洋大廈停靠，這是中國深海研究船18年來首次回到香港。
該船昨日早上約7時經西環抵達，受到當地學生的熱烈歡迎，他們被邀請上船，表達對國家科技進步的自豪感。副首席秘書長**卓榮輝**和香港科技大學校長**朱翼宇**在場迎接船隻。卓表示，此次訪問彰顯了中國在深海載人潛水技術上的進步，並反映了中央政府對香港海洋研究和生態保護的支持。
卓希望社會各界能把握這次機會，激勵更多香港年輕人投身於深海研究，並積極參與國際科學項目。
**深海一號**和**嚴龍**剛剛結束了為期45天的國際深海元科學項目，並將在海洋大廈停留三天，期間船上11名科學研究人員，包括三名香港科學家，將參加講座和國際研討會。
學生鄭表示期待參觀該船，了解其在探險中的發現。另一名學生蘇則表示，能夠接待這樣一艘著名的中國研究船感到無比自豪，這是一個獨特的機會。
與嚴龍的訪問相結合，香港科技大學正在組織一系列學術和公眾推廣活動，旨在提高公眾對海洋科學研究和保護的認識。立法會議員**趙達權**提到，公眾將有機會觀賞嚴龍及從2000至4000米深度收集的各種樣本。
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