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24 Dec 2018 / Hong Kong

Geophysical survey at Ping Chau

For approximately 2 months, geophysical survey [is being] carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):
(A) 22 deg. 33 356’N, 114 deg. 25.704’E
(B) 22 deg. 32.572’N, 114 deg. 26.856’E
(C) 22 deg. 31.893’N, 114 deg. 26.319’E
(D) 22 deg. 32.678’N, 114 deg. 25.169’E

The geophysical survey [is being] carried out by a survey vessel travelling at a speed of about 2 to 3 knots as well as towing a side scan sensor approximately 5 metres astern of the vessel.

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

Vessel engaged in the survey 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. 194 of 2018

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