27 Dec 2018 / Hong Kong

Dredging at Tuen Mun Public Cargo Working Area

For approximately 5 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 shorelines:
(A) 22 deg. 22.872’N / 113 deg. 58.532’E
(B) 22 deg. 22.837’N / 113 deg. 58.549’E
(C) 22 deg. 22.689’N / 113 deg. 58.203’E
(D) 22 deg. 22.723’N / 113 deg. 58.185’E

The works [are being] carried out by one derrick lighter and one split hopper barge. One work boat and two tugboats provide assistance. The number of vessels engaged in the works change from time to time to suit operational requirements.

A working area of approximately 10 metres around the derrick lighter is established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights are laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the derrick lighter.

The hours of work are from 0700 to 1900 hours daily. Vessels employed for the works stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

Vessels engaged in the operations will 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 Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No. 198 of 2018

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