'Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2005' now on sale

"Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2005" is now on sale at the Kowloon Map Publications Centre of the Lands Department, the Marine Department Headquarters and the Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre. Electronic book-ordering service is also available at the online Government Bookstore at http://bookstore.esdlife.com. Details of the online Government Bookstore can be obtained through the telephone enquiry service of the Information Services Department at 2537 1910.

The tide tables list the predicted heights and times of daily high and low waters at the eight locations in Hong Kong, namely, Chi Ma Wan, Ko Lau Wan, Lok On Pai, Quarry Bay, Tai O, Tai Po Kau, Tsim Bei Tsui and Waglan Island. Phases of the moon are also given.

At only $12 a copy, this bilingual publication provides an informative reference on tides in Hong Kong. Engineers, shipping companies, wharf and container terminal operators, yachtsmen, fishing and water sports enthusiasts should find these tables very useful.