Fender Replacement Works at Castle Peak Power Station Jetty, Tap Shek Kok

28 Feb 2022 / Hong Kong

For approximately four months, fender replacement works for the jetty will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D) and the adjacent jetty:
(A) 22° 22.158’N 113° 55.131’E
(B) 22° 22.139’N 113° 55.110’E
(C) 22° 22.345’N 113° 54.884’E
(D) 22° 22.363’N 113° 54.902’E

The works will be carried out by one crane barge. One tugboat and one work boat will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 50 metres around the crane barge will be established. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights and radar reflectors will be laid to mark the positions of the anchors extending from the crane barge.

The hours of work will be from 0700 to 1900 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works will not stay in the works area outside the hours of work.

Diving operations will be carried out from time to time during 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 and keep clear of the works area at slow speed, bearing in mind there are divers working in the area.

(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.39 of 2022

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