15 Aug 2019 / Hong Kong

Marine Site Investigation at Lai Chi Wo

For approximately 2 months, marine site investigation works involving drilling of boreholes will be carried out within the area bounded by straight lines joining the following co-ordinates (WGS 84 Datum) from (A) to (D):

(A) 22 deg. 31.850’N / 114 deg. 15.794’E

(B) 22 deg. 31.831’N / 114 deg. 15.897’E

(C) 22 deg. 31.722’N / 114 deg. 15.874’E

(D) 22 deg. 31.741’N / 114 deg. 15.771’E

The drilling of boreholes will be carried out by one special purpose vessel. Yellow flashing lights will be installed at the four corners of the special purpose vessel to indicate its position. Two guard boats and one tugboat will provide assistance.

The hours of work will be from 0800 to 1800 hours. No works will be carried out on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Vessels employed for the works will 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])

Source: Government of the Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.125 of 2019

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