31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Installation of temporary floating boom

For approximately 2 weeks, marine works involving installation of one floating boom will be carried out [in Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter] 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. 17.057'N / 114 deg. 13.492'E (B) 22 deg. 17.058'N / 114 deg. 13.494'E (C) 22 deg. 17.053'N / 114 deg. 13.499'E (D) 22 deg. 17.052�N / 114 deg. 13.498'E An orange floating boom will be installed near the rainwater drainage outlets in Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter with two ends of the boom fixed on the vertical seawall for approximately 12 months. No working boat will be engaged in the works. The purpose of the floating boom is to intercept general floating refuse thereat, and the boom comprises a 6 metres long polystyrene float with silt curtain extending 3 metres vertically downwards from the sea surface. The hours of work will be from 0900 to 1800 hours. No works will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. 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.69 of 2015

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