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Analysis of the Ferry Service Network in Hong Kong

Lau, Y-Y, Kanrak, M, Poo, MC-P, Yang, Z and Yang, Z (2024) Analysis of the Ferry Service Network in Hong Kong. Island Studies Journal, 19 (2). ISSN 1715-2593

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Abstract

Ferry transportation enhances urban mobility and connectivity across the Hong Kong region. This study analyses the ferry network in Hong Kong using social network analysis. It has been found that the network consists of 31 piers linked by 28 maritime routes. Specific routes, particularly those departing from Hong Kong’s Central Ferry Pier, serve as the network’s backbone with its high service frequency. The existence of subnetworks within the broader ferry network indicates specialised clusters of maritime connectivity that cater to distinct geographic and operational domains. This study extends beyond network description to illuminate the implications of ferry network configurations for urban planning, sustainable transportation, and regional tourism development. That offers insights into strategies for optimising ferry services and infrastructure investment.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: 0406 Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience; 1402 Applied Economics; 1604 Human Geography
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
V Naval Science > VM Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering
Divisions: Engineering
Publisher: Beewolf Press Limited
SWORD Depositor: A Symplectic
Date Deposited: 04 Dec 2024 16:48
Last Modified: 04 Dec 2024 16:48
DOI or ID number: 10.24043/001c.125990
URI: https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/25042
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