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26 Feb 2019 / Hong Kong

Fender repair works for dolphins in Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter

For approximately 4 months, fender repair works for dolphins [are being] carried out in Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter.

The works [are being] carried out by one crane boat. One work boat [is providing] assistance.

A working area of approximately 15 metres around the crane boat [is] established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights [are] laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the crane boat.

A silt curtain, extending from the sea surface to the seabed, [is] established around the dolphins for repair. Yellow flashing lights [are] laid along the surface of the silt curtain to mark the extent of the silt curtain.

The works [are being] carried out from 0800 to 1900 hours. No works [are being] carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels engaged in the works stay close to the dolphins outside the hours of work.

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

Vessels engaged in the works 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 around the dolphins.

(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.35 of 2019

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