11 Dec 2018 / Hong Kong

Dredging at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal 3

For approximately 3 months, dredging operations [are being] carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 20.445’N / 114 deg. 07.349’E
(B) 22 deg. 20.437’N / 114 deg. 07.322’E
(C) 22 deg. 20.595’N / 114 deg. 07.269’E
(D) 22 deg. 20.603’N / 114 deg. 07.296’E

The works [are being] carried out by a grab dredger. Two tugboats and three split hopper barges [are assisting] in the works. The number of vessels engaged in the works will change from time to time to suit operational requirements.

A working area of approximately 50 metres around the grab dredger [is] established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights [are] laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the grab dredger.

The hours of work [are] round-the-clock.

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

Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution.

(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.191 of 2018

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