Dredging operations at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals 1 and 2

09 Jan 2017 / Hong Kong

With immediate effect and for a period of approximately 12 months, dredging operations will be carried out at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals 1 and 2. The work area will be bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (C) and the adjacent shoreline:

(A) 22º 20.604’ N / 114º 07.297’ E

(B) 22º 20.596’ N / 114º 07.269’ E

(C) 22º 20.911’ N / 114º 07.162’ E

The works will be carried out by a grab dredger or a derrick lighter. A tugboat and two self-propelled split-hopper barges will assist 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 or the derrick lighter will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the grab dredger or derrick lighter.

Works will be carried out round-the-clock. Vessels engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. Vessels navigating in the vicinity are advised to proceed with caution.

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

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