Development of Hong Kong's decision criteria for sediment disposal
Abstract
In 1996 . the Contracting Parties to the London Convention 1972 agreed to adopt a new protocol for assessing dredged material intended for marine disposal. The Hong Kong Government has conducted a comprehensive review of its existing sediment classification system to ensure its regulatory framework and practices are kept in line with international practices, as well as to optimise the allocation of its scarce disposal resources.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Environmental and Sediment Control
Coastal and Marine Management
Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 817–822
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter