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The 'Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2004' has been published. It is now on sale at the Kowloon Map Publications Centre of Lands Department, Marine Department Headquarters and Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre. Electronic book-ordering service is also available at the online Government Bookstore at http://bookstore.esdlife.com, please contact the Publication Sales Section of Information Services Department at 2537 1910 for detailed information.

These 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 $10 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.

Please contact Miss Eliza Chan of the Hong Kong Observatory at 2926 8244 for further information.

End/Monday, August 25, 2003

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