On April 8th, 2024, the Polar research vessel Xue Long 2 made its grand entrance at Sai Wan Ho, accompanied by several civilian vessels including Duk Ling, Aqua Luna, World Star, and five fishing boats organized by the Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium.
The arrival of Xue Long 2 was met with great excitement as government departments such as the Environmental Protection Department, Marine Department, Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department, Customs and Excise Department, Correctional Services Department, Immigration Department, Marine Police, and two fireboats formed a massive fleet to guide and accompany the vessel as it entered Victoria Harbour through Lei Yue Mun.
To commemorate this special occasion, the Hong Kong government organized a welcome ceremony in Tsim Sha Tsui. Two tugboats and a fireboat created a majestic water arch, while the Flying Services Unit paid tribute with two helicopters flying low overhead.
At approximately 10 am, Xue Long 2 gracefully sailed into Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui and is now docked at the Ocean Terminal. The captain, crew, and the onboard team warmly greeted the citizens who gathered on the pier to witness this historic event.
During its stay, the public will have a unique opportunity to board Xue Long 2, China's first domestically built polar research icebreaker. This visit is made possible through the invitation extended by the Green Future Foundation Association and the Polar Research Institute of Hong Kong.
Registration for the visit is now open, and in conjunction with the event, the Polar Research and Climate Change Exhibition will commence at the Hong Kong Science Museum on the following Monday and run until June 26th.
Ho Kin-chung, the founder of the Polar Research Institute, expressed his belief that Xue Long 2's arrival in Hong Kong, following China's 40th Antarctic expedition, will evoke a deep sense of recognition among the citizens. He further emphasized that the proposal for this visit was put forth last October, following the visit of Xue Long 1 twenty years ago. The proposal received overwhelming support from the government and various sectors.
Additionally, approximately 90 leading scientists on board Xue Long 2 will engage in exchanges with over 200 students during the visit, fostering valuable knowledge sharing and educational opportunities.
This visit by Xue Long 2 signifies a significant milestone in scientific research and further strengthens the bond between Hong Kong and the international polar research community. It is an event that promises to inspire and educate citizens about the importance of polar research and climate change.
An exciting drone performance scheduled for the evening of April 10th, which will add a captivating spectacle to this memorable visit by Xue Long 2 to the Ocean Terminal.
雪龍二號抵達香港海運碼頭進行為期5天的訪問並於4月10日進行無人機表演
2024年4月8日，極地科考船「雪龍二號」隆重進港西灣河，同行的還有「鴨靈號」、「水月號」、「世界星號」等多艘民用船隻以及香港漁聯組織的五艘漁船。 雪龍2號的到來，受到環保署、海事處、漁農自然護理署、香港海關、懲教署、入境事務處、水警等政府部門以及兩艘消防船的熱烈歡迎當該船經鯉魚當門進入維多利亞港時，組建了一支龐大的船隊來引導和陪伴該船。
為紀念這一特殊時刻，香港政府在尖沙咀舉辦了歡迎儀式。 兩艘拖船和一艘消防船創造了一個雄偉的水拱門，而飛行服務隊則用兩架低空飛行的直升機來表達敬意。
上午10時左右，雪龍2號優雅駛入尖沙咀維多利亞港，目前停靠海運大廈。 船長、船員和船上工作人員熱情迎接聚集在碼頭上見證這一歷史性事件的市民。
停留期間，民眾將有獨特的機會登上中國第一艘國產極地科考破冰船「雪龍二號」。 此次訪問是應綠色未來基金會協會和香港極地研究所的邀請而進行的。
參觀登記現已開放，配合活動，極地研究與氣候變遷展覽將於下週一在香港科學館舉行，持續至6月26日。
極地研究所創辦人何建中表示，相信繼中國第40次南極科考之後，雪龍二號抵達香港，將喚起市民深深的認同感。 他進一步強調，這次訪問的提議是繼20年前雪龍一號訪華之後，去年10月提出的。 該建議得到了政府和各界的大力支持。
此外，雪龍二號上約90名頂尖科學家將在訪問期間與200多名學生進行交流，促進寶貴的知識共享和教育機會。
雪龍二號的這次訪問標誌著科學研究的一個重要里程碑，並進一步加強了香港與國際極地研究界的聯繫。 該活動旨在激勵和教育公民了解極地研究和氣候變遷的重要性。
4月10日晚，精彩的無人機表演將為雪龍二號這次難忘的海運大廈之旅增添一抹精彩。
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