Coral translocation

17 Jan 2020 / Hong Kong

For approximately 2 months, coral translocation [to east of the Hong Kong International Airport and at Yam Tsai Wan, North of Lantau Island] is being carried out within the following areas:

WORKS AREA 1:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 19.042’N / 113 deg. 56.637’E
(B) 22 deg. 19.039’N / 113 deg. 56.644’E
(C) 22 deg. 18.987’N / 113 deg. 56.634’E
(D) 22 deg. 18.989’N / 113 deg. 56.625’E

WORKS AREA 2:
This area is bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (E) to (J) and the adjacent shoreline:
(E) 22 deg. 19.577’N / 114 deg. 00.685’E
(F) 22 deg. 19.585’N / 114 deg. 00.584’E
(G) 22 deg. 19.742’N / 114 deg. 00.639’E
(H) 22 deg. 19.803’N / 114 deg. 01.004’E
(I) 22 deg. 20.046’N / 114 deg. 01.135’E
(J) 22 deg. 20.024’N / 114 deg. 01.191’E

The works are being carried out by one motor launch. A working area of approximately 15 metres around the motor launch is established.

The hours of work are from 0800 to 1800 hours from Monday to Saturday. The vessel employed for the works will not stay in the works areas outside the hours of work.

Diving operations are being carried out from time to time during the hours of work.

Vessel engaged in the operations display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution, bearing in mind there are divers working in the works areas.

(For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected])

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.12/2020

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