05 Oct 2015 / Hong Kong

Geophysical Survey off Sham Tseng

From 5 October 2015 and for approximately one week, geophysical survey 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 shoreline:
(A) 22 deg. 21.828'N / 114 deg. 03.983'E
(B) 22 deg. 21.758'N / 114 deg. 04.026'E
(C) 22 deg. 21.758'N / 114 deg. 03.761'E
(D) 22 deg. 21.881'N / 114 deg. 03.838'E

The geophysical survey works will be carried out by a survey vessel travelling at a speed about 2-3 knots as well as towing a side scan sensor approximately 5 metres astern of the vessel. One guard boat will provide assistance.

A working area of approximately 25 metres around the survey vessel will be established.

The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 hours. Vessels engaged in the works will not 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])

Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.136 of 2015

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